ID/DD Coordinator

Aveanna Healthcare; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare seeks an ID/DD Coordinator to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. You will coordinate services, support individualized goals, collaborate with caregivers and care teams, and ensure services are delivered safely and in accordance with each individual’s needs and plan of care.

This role suits a compassionate, organized professional who values relationship-building, problem-solving, and advocacy for quality care within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Science, or related field.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Current child abuse clearance and fingerprinting, as required.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area; company vehicles are not provided.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial evaluations to assess client needs, appropriateness of services, and environmental safety.
• Participate in the development and implementation of ISPs.
• Coordinate services based on each client’s individual needs, goals, and expected outcomes.
• Provide monthly written summaries of client progress and services to Supports Coordinators/Administrative Entities.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, families, caregivers, staff, and Supports Coordinators.
• Review paraprofessional progress notes to ensure appropriate and effective service delivery.
• Educate paraprofessional staff on ISP expectations and service requirements.
• Monitor client status and changes in medical, family, and service needs.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations at 90 days and annually.
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Follow company policies, patient care standards, licensure requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Social Science

Job description

Overview

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking an ID/DD Coordinator to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. In this role, you’ll help coordinate services, support individualized goals, collaborate with caregivers and care teams, and ensure services are delivered safely and in accordance with each individual’s needs and plan of care.

This is an opportunity for a compassionate, organized professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and advocating for quality care.

What You’ll Do

• Complete initial evaluations to assess client needs, appropriateness of services, and environmental safety.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
• Coordinate services based on each client’s individual needs, goals, and expected outcomes.
• Provide monthly written summaries of client progress and services to Supports Coordinators/Administrative Entities.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, families, caregivers, staff, and Supports Coordinators.
• Review paraprofessional progress notes to ensure appropriate and effective service delivery.
• Educate paraprofessional staff on individual client ISP expectations and service requirements.
• Monitor client status and remain informed of changes in medical, family, and service needs.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations at 90 days and annually.
• Maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Follow company policies, patient care standards, licensure requirements, and applicable state and federal regulations.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Science, or a related field.
• Current CPR certification.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Current child abuse clearance and fingerprinting, as required.
• Ability to travel throughout the assigned service area; company vehicles are not provided.

Preferred

• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).

Skills & Qualifications

• Compassionate and comfortable working with individuals and families from a variety of backgrounds and circumstances.
• Organized and detail-oriented with strong time-management skills.
• A confident problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Comfortable managing challenging or stressful situations while remaining calm and professional.
• An effective communicator who can build positive relationships with clients, families, and care teams.
• Knowledgeable about confidentiality, professional boundaries, and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable training, guiding, and supporting staff.
• Committed to providing high-quality, client-centered services.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

This Position Requires The Ability To

• Speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Travel to client locations throughout the assigned service area.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Walk, stand, bend, kneel, reach, and twist for extended periods as needed.
• Sit and climb stairs.
• Meet required visual and hearing acuity.
• Work in a variety of environments, including potential exposure to allergens, blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Additional Information

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, or activities. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time based on business and client needs.