(1727) IDD Service Coordinator

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 42,556 - 57,636; Full time

Job summary

Bluebonnet Trails Community Services seeks a Service Coordinator to provide person-centered support for children and adults with developmental disabilities. You will assess needs, develop service plans, link services, monitor effectiveness, advocate, and participate in interagency planning from Round Rock, TX.

The role requires an associate degree or higher in a human services field, driving status, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in social, behavioral or human service field required.
• Two years of paid/unpaid experience with individuals with IDD can substitute.
• Driving requirements must be met and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs and develop service plans based on Person‑Centered Thinking.
• Facilitate service linkages and monitor effectiveness; provide advocacy.
• Participate in interagency planning and CRCG meetings; travel within service area.

Skills

Community resources knowledge

Clinical judgment

Documentation skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish/ASL)

Education

Associate degree or higher in a social/behavioral/human service field

Job description

Job Description

The Service Coordinator position provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities based on the Person‑Centered Thinking model through assessment of needs, development of service plans, facilitating service linkages and monitoring for their effectiveness, provision of crisis intervention/prevention supports and the delivery of advocacy services. The ability to work with families and sensitivity to various agency and interagency personnel to accomplish objectives. The ability to work with families and sensitivity to various cultural differences is critical. The purpose of the position is to empower individuals to achieve life goals and to live effectively within their families and/or communities. The Service Coordinators will monitor services which will be provided to individuals in accordance with standards and billing guidelines established by Medicaid, HHSC, MCO’s and BTCS, as they apply to individual cases. This includes but is not limited to advocating and linking individuals interested in job readiness and/or employment activities through the Employment First project. The service coordinator will participate in interagency planning and CRCG meetings to assist in bridging gaps in services and avoid duplication in services in the communities where individuals receive services.

Job Description

The Service Coordinator position provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities based on the Person‑Centered Thinking model through assessment of needs, development of service plans, facilitating service linkages and monitoring for their effectiveness, provision of crisis intervention/prevention supports and the delivery of advocacy services. The ability to work with families and sensitivity to various agency and interagency personnel to accomplish objectives. The ability to work with families and sensitivity to various cultural differences is critical. The purpose of the position is to empower individuals to achieve life goals and to live effectively within their families and/or communities. The Service Coordinators will monitor services which will be provided to individuals in accordance with standards and billing guidelines established by Medicaid, HHSC, MCO’s and BTCS, as they apply to individual cases. This includes but is not limited to advocating and linking individuals interested in job readiness and/or employment activities through the Employment First project. The service coordinator will participate in interagency planning and CRCG meetings to assist in bridging gaps in services and avoid duplication in services in the communities where individuals receive services. The service coordinator position requires frequent use of initiative and independent judgment; assertive, professional intervention; frequent in person contact with individuals, families and service providers and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Job responsibilities require traveling within the service area and flexible hours and schedule. Essential duties include completion of comprehensive assessments of individual needs and desires, service planning, referral and linkage, monitoring and advocating on behalf of individuals served, documentation of services provided and interaction with the individual/family served.

Job Description

The Service Coordinator position provides services to children and adults with developmental disabilities based on the Person‑Centered Thinking model through assessment of needs, development of service plans, facilitating service linkages and monitoring for their effectiveness, provision of crisis intervention/prevention supports and the delivery of advocacy services. The ability to work with families and sensitivity to various agency and interagency personnel to accomplish objectives. The ability to work with families and sensitivity to various cultural differences is critical. The purpose of the position is to empower individuals to achieve life goals and to live effectively within their families and/or communities. The Service Coordinators will monitor services which will be provided to individuals in accordance with standards and billing guidelines established by Medicaid, HHSC, MCO’s and BTCS, as they apply to individual cases. This includes but is not limited to advocating and linking individuals interested in job readiness and/or employment activities through the Employment First project. The service coordinator will participate in interagency planning and CRCG meetings to assist in bridging gaps in services and avoid duplication in services in the communities where individuals receive services.

Location: Round Rock, TX
Hourly Salary Range: $20.46 – $27.71

Differential Detail

• $0.75/hour Bilingual
• $1.00/hour Human Services Bachelor’s degree
• $1.00/hour Associate or Advanced licensure
• Up to $4.00/hour – Tenure with BTCS
• $0.50/hour – LCDC

Join our dynamic and enthusiastic Team dedicated to continuously improving the health and independence of the persons we serve.

CityRound Rock, TX CountyWilliamson CountyCredentialsMinimum Qualifications

An associate degree or higher is required with a major in social, behavioral, or human service field including, but not limited to: psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, or criminal justice

OR

A high school diploma or certificate recognized by the state of Texas as the equivalent of a high school diploma, with two years of paid or unpaid experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

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

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Demonstrated ability to use good clinical judgment, get along well with others and work effectively in a fast‑paced setting.
• Demonstrated computer and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of appropriate community resources.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish/ASL).
• Experience with Medicaid programs.

Salary Amount$42,556.00 - $57,636.00/yearClosing DateOpen until filled