You’ll need
Certifications
✓Current CPR certification
Education
✓Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or other social science or related field
Qualifications
✓Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
✓Current completion of child abuse clearance and Fingerprinting
✓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
✓Must have strong sense of smell and touch
Minimum of one year of experience with ID/DD preferred
Full employer posting
- 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
- Provide a written summary for individual clients and services based on needs, goals, and expected outcomes in conjunction with the ISP to 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
- Educate 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
- Ability to train and supervise staff 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
- 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. Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
About the role
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.