Autism Services Coordinator HYBRID (PCN 1154)

About the role

The Autism Services Coordinator screens to determine appropriate level of care and eligibility for Oakland Community Health Network services primarily for persons with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) and may also be assigned children with emotional disturbances and/or adults with mental illness. This position is both office and community-based and requires the ability to travel in the Oakland County area as needed. Flexibility in scheduling is also required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome all individuals in need with excellent customer service skills, empathy, and support.
• Achieve adequate, accurate, and timely eligibility screenings.
• Coordinate with OCHN Access Team and OCHN Clinical Diagnosticians to determine eligibility for Medicaid specialty services.
• Accurately and completely document all information within the appropriate time frames.
• Set intake appointments with Core Provider Agencies and other community agencies.
• Adhere to established Quality Improvement Indicators and Due Process timelines.
• Inform individuals about available community resources and assist them in accessing them.
• Link individuals/families to and coordinate with mental health crisis services when appropriate.
• Screen for individuals requesting Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services, coordinate ADOS appointments, and link to chosen providers as needed.
• Advocate for youth and families to reduce wait times to start of support and services.
• Collect all necessary documentation and data for OCHN.
• Understand and follow ABA and Core Provider wait list policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in relevant discipline required.
• Training Requirements: State of Michigan license, certification, and/or registration as Psychologist (LLP, LP), Social Worker (LMSW/LLMSW), Counselor (LPC/LLPC), or Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT/LLMFT).
• Experience Requirements: Minimum of 3 years relevant experience providing services to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or serious emotional disturbance. Preferred Experience: Experience with the OCHN network.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to articulate a complex service system while establishing positive rapport with individuals in need.
• Create a welcoming environment that demonstrates empathy and non-judgment.
• Knowledge of OCHN provider network and how to access additional community services.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, database, and other relevant software programs.
• High level of oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills needed to establish office procedures and maintain files and records.
• Knowledge of screening and assessment instruments for autism and other behavioral health disorders.
• Knowledge of DSM-V.
• Knowledge of Michigan Mental Health Code.
• Understanding of recipient rights policies.
• Understanding of trauma informed principles.
• Knowledge of LOCUS, and CAFAS.
• Knowledge of substantial functional limitations.
• Knowledge of Children’s SED Waiver requirements.
• Ability to use basic intervention skills.