ID Supports Coordinator

NorthWest EMS; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Valley Sewickley is seeking a social worker to provide professional support and advocacy for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. The role focuses on locating, coordinating, and monitoring essential services to help clients access quality supports and live self-determined lives within the community.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field with three years of experience, a PA driver's license, and basic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field.
• Three years of experience working directly with individuals in ID.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license.
• Basic computer and keyboard skills, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work, education and advocacy to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
• Locate, coordinate and monitor needed services and supports.
• Assist individuals to access quality services to live self-determined lives and be seen as valuable community members.

Skills

ID population experience

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, counseling or related field

Job description

Heritage Valley Sewickley
Sewickley, PA 15143, USA

Description

Department: Staunton Clinic ID Unit
Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM until 5:00 PM

To provide professional social work, education and advocacy to individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families; to locate, coordinate and monitor needed services and supports, to access quality services and supports so that individuals with intellectual disabilities may live self-determined lives, and to be accepted as valuable members of the community.

Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or related field with three years experience working directly with individuals in ID area. Valid Pennsylvania Drivers license. Basic cell phone, computer and keyboard skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the internet.
Successful completion of Acts 73 and / or 169 clearances upon commencing employment, if applicable.

Preferred:
ID Supports Coordination experience. Extensive knowledge of persons with disabilities, knowledge of regulatory agencies and payor policies, as well as community resources. Knowledge of persons with disabilities and of regulatory agencies and payor policies, as well as community resources.

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