Independent Support Coordinator: Advocacy & IPOS

Community Living Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week (optional)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pension benefits

14 paid holidays including floating

Generous PTO accruals

Professional development and training

Growth opportunities

Flexible and supportive environment

Job summary

Community Living Services is seeking a Support Coordinator in Michigan to advocate for individuals and families, coordinate IPOS plans, and connect clients with necessary services and supports. The role emphasizes person-centered and family-centered planning across Medicaid, SSI, and other entitlements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, driving to client sites, and building trusted relationships with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s in a related field is required; ability to complete paperwork promptly.
• Strong commitment to person-centered and family-centered planning principles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with individuals, families, providers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate development and implementation of IPOS using person-centered planning principles.
• Coordinate, connect, and monitor services and supports identified within the IPOS.
• Assist individuals and families in accessing Medicaid, SSI, Children's Waiver, Autism Benefit, and other entitlements.
• Support crisis planning and resolution.
• Coordinate health and safety strategies, including discharge planning.
• Participate in school transition planning and IEP meetings.
• Promote community inclusion, self-advocacy, and relationship building.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with agency, regulatory, and funding requirements.
• Participate in required trainings and professional development.

Skills

IPOS coordination

Relationship building

Time management

Driving & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education or related field

Master’s degree in related field (optional)

Job description

Community Living Services is seeking a Support Coordinator in Michigan to advocate for individuals and families, coordinate IPOS plans, and connect clients with necessary services and supports. The role emphasizes person-centered and family-centered planning across Medicaid, SSI, and other entitlements.

The position requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, driving to client sites, and building trusted relationships with partners.