Advocacy-Focused Service Coordinator with Flexible Hours

Lakes Regional Community Center; Paris (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness Program

Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Ins. (

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance

Employer-Match Retirement Contrib. (5

Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long

Wellness Program

13 Paid Holidays per Year

2 Weeks Paid Vacation per Year with Gr

2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave Per Year

Tuition discounts for select Colleges

Job summary

Lakes Regional Community Center is seeking a Service Coordinator to assess and verify service coordination needs, plan services, make referrals, and monitor provision. The role requires advocacy for consumers, after-hours crisis support, and thorough progress documentation.

You will communicate with consumers, families, and providers and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, to meet client needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university (any field) OR Associate degree in a social, behavioral, human service, or health-related field with at least one year paid or unpaid experience working with individuals with IDD preferred OR High School diploma and two years of paid or unpaid experience with individuals with IDD.

Responsibilities

• Assess and verify service coordination needs.
• Plan services, refer, and monitor service provision.
• Advocate for consumers.
• Provide after-hours crisis services.
• Document progress.
• Maintain frequent contact with consumers, family members, and service providers.
• Work a flexible schedule including after-hours, holidays, and weekends.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish & English

Strong communication skills

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in any field

Associate degree in social/behavioral/health field with 1 year IDD experience

High School diploma with 2 years IDD experience

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Lakes Regional Community Center is seeking a Service Coordinator to assess and verify service coordination needs, plan services, make referrals, and monitor provision. The role requires advocacy for consumers, after-hours crisis support, and thorough progress documentation.

You will communicate with consumers, families, and providers and maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays, and weekends, to meet client needs.