Person Centered Planning Coordinator - Human Services (7182)

About the Organization

The Arc Prince George’s County serves more than 500 individuals with disabilities through a variety of programs, services and supports. Our primary areas of support are community living, family and personal supports, employment services, and day programs - all with an emphasis on person-centered community involvement and inclusion. To learn more about us, please visit www.thearcofpgc.org.

Position Overview

The Arc is seeking a full-time Person-Centered Planning Coordinator. Reporting to the Division Director, you will provide coordination and oversight of the case management and person-centered planning (PCP) functions for all Maryland Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) community living services, to ensure a consistent person-centered planning process throughout all programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the process of ensuring proper preparation of all PCP documents and activities by each Community Living program, to guarantee a successful and efficient PCP meeting.
• Serves as an advocate for all individuals supported in the Arc’s Community Living Programs to ensure their wishes and dreams are accurately represented in annual plans.
• Train staff and oversee timely submission of Behavioral Support Plans (BSP’s).
• Train Community Living staff and oversee proper documentation of Rights Information to the HRAC.
• By random and scheduled reviews, ensures that all services on the PCP are aligned with current waiver services.
• Submit all necessary paperwork for funding (DSAT or SSP) and planning (PCP) to DDA.
• Ensure that all necessary services are funded and to ensure that all services that are delivered are identified as funded by DDA correspondence.
• Design and implement support and teaching strategies targeted at assisting clients with reaching their outcomes, as outlined in the client's PCP
• Provide supervision and training to Direct Support Professionals regarding the implementation of the PCP, ISP and teaching strategies
• Collaborate with the Director of Admissions on accurate PCP and supporting documentation for the annual plan as well as Nursing supports.
• Evaluate and revise support and teaching strategies, as necessary, to ensure progress toward goals.
• Able to work effectively with direct care, clinical, professional and administrative level staff and to interact in a professional and therapeutic manner with families or community agencies.
• Participate in highly sensitive and critical Person-Centered Plan meetings.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University and one year of experience in providing services to adults with developmental disabilities or a high school diploma and at least three years relevant experience supporting people with I/DD in community settings.
• Must have demonstrated ability to develop and coordinate trainings and PCP meetings.
• Experience interacting with a variety of disciplines including medical professionals, clinical staff, family members, education institutions and other stakeholders.
• Must be efficient, detail oriented, process driven and ensure all necessary information is communicated appropriately and facilitate meetings.
• Must be computer literate and have excellent oral and written communication skills.

Total Rewards

The Arc offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, to include: medical, dental and vision plans. A 403(b) retirement plan w/ employer match, paid holidays, generous paid time-off, company paid life insurance, tuition reimbursement, development opportunities and much more!