(1097) IDD Intake Coordinator

About the role

The position serves as an IDD Intake Coordinator serving all 8 counties (Bastrop, Burnet, Lee, Fayette, Gonzales, Caldwell, Guadalupe and Williamson Counties). IDD Intake Coordinator serves as the point of entry for publicly funded intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) programs, whether the program is provided by a public or private entity. This position is responsible for enrolling eligible individuals into the following Medicaid/GR programs: ICF/IID, Community First Choice (CFC); GR Community Services; Autism Services.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to children and adults with Autism, Developmental or Intellectual disabilities based on the Person-Centered Thinking model through assessment of needs, development of service plans, facilitating service linkages and monitoring for their effectiveness, provision of crisis intervention/prevention supports and the delivery of advocacy services.
• Completes eligibility screenings for various funding streams (ICF/MR, CFC, Autism and General Revenue (GR)) from multiple referring agencies and individuals, referrals to generic resources, admissions to GR, referrals to ICF/MR and CFC services, Autism services and crisis intake support and intervention.
• Works with families and sensitivity to various agency and interagency personnel to accomplish objectives and the ability to work with families and sensitivity to various cultural differences is critical.
• Empowers individuals served to achieve life goals and to live effectively within their families and/or communities.
• Advocates and links individuals interested in job readiness and/or employment activities through the Employment First project.
• Participates in interagency planning and CRCG meetings to assist in bridging gaps in services and avoid duplication in services in the communities where individuals receive services.
• Requires frequent use of initiative and independent judgment; assertive, professional intervention; telehealth and/or in person contact with individuals, families and service providers and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Job responsibilities require flexible hours and schedule to meet the needs of families.
• Conducted in accordance with HHSC Principles and Medicaid requirements.

Requirements

Frequent use of initiative and independent judgment; assertive, professional intervention; telehealth and/or in person contact with individuals, families and service providers and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in social, behavioral, or human service field including, but not limited to psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, or criminal justice.
• Must have a valid Texas driver’s license and maintain approved driver’s status throughout employment.
• At least one year case management or service coordination experience working with individuals diagnosed with Intellectual or Developmental Disability is preferred.
• Knowledge of appropriate community resources and experience with Medicaid Waiver programs is ideal.
• Familiarity with the SmartCare program.
• Bilingual.

Benefits

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve. Click on here for additional details on other rewards and compensation, including our excellent benefits package and generous leave accruals!