IDD Service Coordinator

About the role

The Service Coordinator position provides services to children and adults with developmental 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. The ability to work with families and sensitivity to various agency and interagency personnel to accomplish objectives. The ability to work with families and sensitivity to various cultural differences is critical. The purpose of the position is to empower individuals to achieve life goals and to live effectively within their families and/or communities.

Responsibilities

• Completion of comprehensive assessments of individual needs and desires
• Service planning
• Referral and linkage
• Making sure services are monitored and advocated for individuals served
• Documenting services provided
• Interacting with the individual/family served
• Advocating and linking individuals interested in job readiness and/or employment activities through the Employment First project
• Participating in interagency planning and CRCG meetings to assist in bridging gaps in services and avoiding duplication in services in the communities where individuals receive services
• Frequent use of initiative and independent judgment
• Assertive, professional intervention
• Frequent in-person contact with individuals, families and service providers
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Traveling within the service area and flexible hours and schedule

Requirements

The Service Coordinator position requires frequent use of initiative and independent judgment; assertive, professional intervention; frequent in person contact with individuals, families and service providers and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Job responsibilities require traveling within the service area and flexible hours and schedule.

Qualifications

• An associate degree or higher is required 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
• A high school diploma or certificate recognized by the state of Texas as the equivalent of a high school diploma, with two years of paid or unpaid experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Must meet Bluebonnet Trails Community Services driving requirements and maintain approved driving status throughout employment

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish/ASL)

Benefits

Hourly Salary Range: Differential Detail: $0.75/hr Bilingual $1.00/hr Human Services Bachelors degree $1.00/hr 2 years Previous Experience $Up to $4.00 Tenure with BTCS $1.00/hour - Associate or Advanced Licensure $0.50/hour - LCDC

Pay

Hourly salary range varies based on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

Flexible hours and schedule.

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