ID/DD Coordinator

Position Overview

The ID/DD Coordinator is responsible and accountable for the coordination and administration of services for clients and their caregivers under the direct supervision of the Location or Executive Director.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide initial evaluation to determine appropriateness and safety of client and environment.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Write a summary for individual clients and services based on needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with the ISP.
• Supports Coordinators/Administrative Entities on a monthly basis.
• Participate in the development of Individual Support Plan.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate an understanding of client's medical status and updates self on clients/family status as needed or requested.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, supports coordinators, and family.
• Review progress notes from paraprofessionals to determine appropriate service delivery.
• Education paraprofessionals on individual client ISP expectations.
• Perform on-site evaluation of employee performance at 90 days and annually.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other social science or related field.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Current completion of child abuse clearance and Fingerprinting.

Preferences

• Minimum of one year of experience with ID/DD preferred.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
• Knowledge and understanding of compliance with adherence to regulations.
• Ability to comfortably work with families with limited resources.
• Quick-thinking and astute decision making skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Time Management.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Strong commitment to clinical excellence.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Must be able to travel; company does not provide vehicles or transportation.
• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 25 pounds.
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling of 50 pounds.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch.

Environment

• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
• May involve possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.