Waiver Program Coordinator - Range

Waiver Program Coordinator - Salary Range: $40,707 - $44,482

JOB PURPOSE: Provides HCS and TxHmL Program Coordination foradults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assistin accessing medical, social, educational, vocational, and other needed services. Coordinates and monitors the delivery of services for individuals on assigned caseload as identified by the service planning team and authorized on the Individual Plan of Care (IPC). Is responsible for the completion of annual and revised IPCs, Implementation Plans(IP), ICAP, and /RC assessments.

Monitors service delivery and program participant/LAR satisfaction through quarterly contact. Works closely with LA Service Coordination to ensure effective communication regarding the coordination of meetings and changes in service needs or living arrangements.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a major course work in social, behavioral, human services. Atleast one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE): BA/BS

DRIVING

REQUIRED:

Yes

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Abilityto write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
• Computer- skilled in the use of technology with Microsoft Office and all Google applications.
• Abilityto input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):

• Maybe required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center propertyor for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicleor drives personal car on Center business.
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
• Maybe required to provide on-call duties.
• Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
• Workwill take place within office setting, community setting and within the homesof clients, which may include shelters and temporary housing.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
• Mustbe physically able to conduct home visits to include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs, and standing for long periods of time if required.