(1364) Habilitation Coordinator

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bilingual in English/Spanish or ASL

Competitive hourly pay

Support for licensure/tenure

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services seeks a Habilitation Coordinator to coordinate PASRR services, complete intake, assess needs, and advocate for adults with IDD who reside in or are at risk of admission to nursing facilities.

You will collaborate with families, providers, and community partners, facilitate meetings, and help transition individuals to community living when possible; a bachelor’s degree and experience with IDD are required, bilingual abilities preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, or related field.
• If degree is not human services, a minimum of 24 college credits in a Human Services field is required.

Responsibilities

• Complete intake, assess needs, coordinate services.
• Advocate for community living opportunities and transition planning.
• Support individuals whether they remain in nursing facilities or move to community settings.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Detail oriented

Meeting facilitation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, or related field

24 college credits in Human Services (if degree not human services)

Job description

Job Description

Habilitation Coordinator- Pre Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) Services

Make a Difference. Advocate for Choice. Empower Community Living.

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services is seeking a passionate, self-motivated Habilitation Coordinator to join our team. This rewarding position serves as a vital advocate for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and suspected mental illness who reside in, or are at risk of admission to, nursing facilities.

As a Habilitation Coordinator, you will play a critical role in helping vulnerable individuals access the services and supports they need to thrive. You will complete intake, assess needs, coordinate specialized services, advocate for community living opportunities, and support individuals whether they remain in a nursing facility or decide to transition into the community.

Why This Role Matters

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine case management, advocacy, assessment, service coordination, and transition planning while making a meaningful impact in the lives of others.

What We’re Looking For

• Passionate advocates for older individuals and individuals with disabilities and complex needs
• Skilled at building collaborative relationships with individuals, families, providers, and community partners
• Comfortable working independently, well organized and detail oriented
• Strong communicators who can confidently facilitate meetings and coordinate services across systems

Why Join Bluebonnet Trails?

At Bluebonnet Trails, our mission is to improve the health and independence of those we serve. As a Habilitation Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to advocate for some of the most vulnerable members of our community while helping them achieve greater independence, dignity, and quality of life.

Differential Detail

• $0.75/hour Bilingual
• $1.00/hour Associate or Advanced licensure
• Up to $4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
• $0.50/hour – LCDC

Location: Guadalupe, Gonzales, and Caldwell Counties

Hourly Salary Range: $21.46 – $28.71

Salary Amount$44,636.00 - $59,716.80/year

CitySeguin, TX, Gonzales, TX, Lockhart, TX CountyCaldwell County, Gonzales County, Guadalupe County

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum number of hours that is equivalent to a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, or early childhood education/intervention.

• If degree is not in a human services field, a minimum of 24 college credits in a Human Services are required.

At least one year experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities is required, this experience can be paid or unpaid.

Meet Bluebonnet Trails Community Services driving requirements and maintain approved driving status throughout employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience completing assessments and providing case management/service coordination.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish or ASL.
• Experience and knowledge of Medicaid Waiver programs.

Closing Date: Open until filled