Placement Coordinator

About the role

The Placement Coordinator (PC) works under the general supervision of the Admission/Placement Coordinator at the Brenham State Supported Living Center. The PC provides routine consultative services and technical assistance related to individuals moving from State Supported Living Centers to community settings, facilitates the Community Living Discharge Planning (CLDP) process, and develops transition plans. This position serves as a resource to interdisciplinary team members, community providers, and Local Authority staff.

Responsibilities

• Attend work regularly and may be required to work specific, rotating, extended, or overtime shifts in accordance with agency policy.
• Consult with Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals and interdisciplinary team members to identify needed supports and services for individuals referred for community transition.
• Provide expertise in community transition, acting as a liaison to staff, community organizations, and the public to explain program specifics and requirements.
• Participate in and support interdisciplinary team planning meetings related to community referrals and transition planning.
• Ensure timely and thorough completion of required documentation within specified timelines.
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating in‑services for potential providers prior to individuals’ trial visits and community transitions.
• Review discipline transition assessments (medical, behavioral health, dental, vocational, etc.) and develop draft transition plans for distribution to the individual, LAR, team members, community provider, and Local Authority.
• Collaborate with disciplines to address inconsistencies or issues identified in assessments.
• Schedule, facilitate, and support the planning and development of the CLDP, identifying community supports and services for persons transitioning to community settings.
• Ensure completion of the CLDP and distribution of the plan to all stakeholders prior to transition.
• Assist in developing policy and procedure manuals, preparing administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects.
• Train other staff as needed.
• Participate in agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation, which may require alternate shift patterns or locations.
• Perform other duties as assigned that are reasonably related to the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services field (e.g., psychology, sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, therapeutic studies, recreation).
• At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Experience in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) and Home and Community‑Based Services (HCS) waiver programs is preferred.
• No specific licensure or certifications required.
• Must pass fingerprint background check, pre‑employment drug screen, and various registry checks (CANRS, Nurse Aide, Medication Aide, LEIE, etc.).
• Males ages 18‑25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All employees are subject to random drug testing.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Professional ability to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families, staff, and community providers.
• Knowledge of DADS community programs, including ICF/ID and waiver programs.
• Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and devise solutions to problems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Office applications.
• Capability to handle multiple responsibilities and plan work activities effectively.

Benefits

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Generous time‑off benefits.
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement.
• Additional benefits detailed on the “Benefits of Working at HHS” webpage.

Pay

Salary range: $3,581.33 – $5,372.41 per month (pay frequency: monthly). Salary group: TEXAS‑B‑17.

Schedule

• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not eligible
• Travel: Up to 5% of time
• Flexibility in work hours may be required; overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be necessary.