(1097) IDD Intake Coordinator

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 29,563 - 38,173; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Generous leave accruals

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community MHMR Center is seeking an IDD Intake Coordinator for the eight counties in Texas. This role involves screening, enrolling, and coordinating services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and some experience in case management. The position offers an hourly salary range of $21.46 – $27.71, and additional bonuses for tenure, bilingual skills, and certifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social, behavioral, or human service fields such as psychology, social work, nursing.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with approved driver status.
• At least one year of case management or service coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Screen and enroll eligible children and adults with Autism and developmental disabilities.
• Assess needs and develop service plans using Person‑Centered Thinking model.
• Facilitate service linkages and provide crisis intervention.

Skills

Case management experience

Knowledge of community resources

Bilingual proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social, behavioral, or human service fields

Job description

Position Overview

The position serves as an IDD Intake Coordinator for all eight counties (Bastrop, Burnet, Lee, Fayette, Gonzales, Caldwell, Guadalupe, and Williamson). The coordinator is the point of entry for publicly funded intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) programs, enrolling eligible individuals into Medicaid/GR programs: ICF/IID, Community First Choice (CFC), GR Community Services, and Autism Services.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and enroll eligible children and adults with Autism, developmental, or intellectual disabilities.
• Assess needs and develop service plans using the Person‑Centered Thinking model.
• Facilitate service linkages, monitor effectiveness, and provide crisis intervention and advocacy services.
• Complete eligibility screenings for ICF/MR, CFC, Autism, and General Revenue streams.
• Refer individuals to generic resources and to specific services such as ICF/MR, CFC, and Autism programs.
• Participate in interagency planning, CRCG meetings, and employment‑related projects (e.g., Employment First).
• Maintain professional, assertive intervention, telehealth or in‑person contact with individuals, families, and providers with minimal supervision.
• Adapt hours and schedule to meet family needs.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social, behavioral, or human service fields such as psychology, social work, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, or criminal justice.
• Valid Texas driver’s license with approved driver status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of case management or service coordination experience with individuals diagnosed with Intellectual or Developmental Disability.
• Knowledge of appropriate community resources and experience with Medicaid Waiver programs.
• Familiarity with the SmartCare program.
• Bilingual proficiency.

Location & Hours

Remote and in‑person within the eight counties listed above. Some travel may be required.

Compensation

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $27.71, with potential bonuses:

• Up to $4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
• .75/hour – Bilingual
• $1.00/hour – LCSW‑A, LPC‑A
• .50/hour – LCDC Licensure

Benefits

Full benefits package, generous leave accruals, and continuous professional development opportunities.