Designated Coordinator, In Home Services

Job Summary

As a Designated Coordinator of In-Home Services, you will support people with disabilities to successfully live in their own homes and participate in their communities. You will assist these individuals with increasing their independence and quality of life. The is a full time position.

How You Will Make a Difference

• Utilizes person-centered planning and service delivery methods in developing and implementation plans.
• Facilitates regular communication with person and IDT related to supports and services' effectiveness.
• Provides written documentation on daily progress related to a person served's plans and paperwork, or other relevant program related information as well as progress reports.
• Provides written reports regarding accidents or incidents and follows guidelines of internal and external notification.
• Facilitates intake and IDT Meetings.
• Maintains data confidentiality and case files.
• Secures funding for services provided.
• Makes referrals for additional services as requested or required.
• Promotes hobbies and recreational activities.
• Assists with meal planning, grocery/personal shopping, & cooking.
• Schedule and attend medical appointments.
• Participate in team meetings & writing care plans.
• Support & develop independent living skills.
• Provide education & opportunities to problem solve with regards to safety skills, social interactions, and self-advocacy.

What You Will Bring To Opportunity Partners

• A desire to make a difference in the lives of people with disabilities.
• Work independently with a flexible schedule.
• Must have a personal vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license. You will receive reimbursement for mileage.

Education Requirements

• Designated Coordinator Status Required: A designated coordinator may have a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A designated coordinator may have an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
• A designated coordinator may have a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 or older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children and is under the supervision of staff person who meets the designated coordinator qualifications listed above.
• A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services, education, or health and four years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children and is under the supervision of staff person who meets the designated coordinator qualifications listed above.

Opportunity Partners

Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.