Impactful Support Coordinator for Independent Living

Care Lync; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Care Lync is a Social Services agency focused on providing Support Coordination services to adults diagnosed with Intellectual, Developmental and Physical Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder who are enrolled in Medicaid Waiver.

The Support Coordinator will develop individualized care plans, broker and coordinate services, monitor outcomes, and assist participants in accessing housing, medical, social, vocational, and community supports, including travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in related course work.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, state-maintained databases.
• Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and updated state related Clearances.
• Successfully complete and maintain training courses as required or amended by program regulations.
• Valid Driver's License including personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability and current vehicle registration, copies must be maintained on file with Care Lync.
• Inform supervisor immediately when any change in auto insurance policy, automobile registration and/or status of driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments to assist in identifying each participant needs and desires for service delivery.
• Develops a Person-Centered Service Plan for each participant and modify at least annually or when there is a significant medical or social change.
• Ensure the participant choice of providers by providing information for the participant to make a fully informed decision.
• Ensure the Behavioral Support Plan and Crisis Plan (if the participant has a Behavior Specialist) is consistent with the ISP.
• Report all incidents of participant abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor/director.
• Actively coordinate with other individuals and/or entities essential in the physical and/or behavioral care delivery for the participant, including other care coordinators, to ensure seamless coordination between physical, behavioral and support services.
• Responsible for researching and developing alternative solutions to participants needs.
• Ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive material and private health information of each individual served.
• Attends required trainings and recertification classes.
• Confers regularly with supervisor/ director(s) to understand and consider factors such as participants needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations.
• 50% travel to participants as needed

Education

BS/BA degree in related course work

Tools

Microsoft Office

State-maintained databases

CPR/First Aid certification

Driver's License

Vehicle insurance coverage

Job description

Care Lync is a Social Services agency focused on providing Support Coordination services to adults diagnosed with Intellectual, Developmental and Physical Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder who are enrolled in Medicaid Waiver.

The Support Coordinator will develop individualized care plans, broker and coordinate services, monitor outcomes, and assist participants in accessing housing, medical, social, vocational, and community supports, including travel as needed.