Intellectual Disability/Autism Planning Coordinator(Closes 7/3)

alleghenycounty

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Allegheny County Department of Human Services is seeking a Promising Practice Coordinator. This role involves facilitating meetings, collaborating with professionals, and supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism. The coordinator will educate on evidence-based practices and develop services based on the LifeCourse Framework.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in social work and have experience working in MH/ID settings. The position requires flexibility and travel within the county.

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and providers.
Knowledge of ID/Autism Eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

Facilitate meetings and assess needs of individuals with complex needs.
Collaborate with treatment teams for community transitions.
Manage ISP related to service definitions and authorizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of service delivery systems

Computer skills (Word, Excel)

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field plus 1 year of experience

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field plus 3 years of experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Summary

The Promising Practice Coordinator is a professional position within the Office of Developmental Supports (ODS), Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS). This position is responsible for facilitating productive, action-oriented meetings, collaborating with other professionals, family members, Office of Developmental Program (ODP) Providers, and community members, as well as performing Administrative Entity functions related to Individual Support Plan (ISP) management. The Promising Practice Coordinators are independent, organized, motivated, and empathetic employees who bring a robust knowledge of human services systems within Allegheny County, and are recognized leaders in their field, consistently advocating for the rights of individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID)/Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Promising Practice Coordinators focus on educating others in the use of evidence-based practices that enhance the health and wellbeing of individuals and their families, and work to develop services using the LifeCourse Framework that reflect our Every Day Lives: Values in Action and Self-Determination philosophy.

Position requires some travel to family/individual homes or other community locations for visits. Flexible hours may be required. Travel within and outside the county is also required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Transition Coordinator

Facilitate planning meetings and assist in assessing the needs of individuals with complex/multi-system needs.
Collaborate with clinical treatment teams to ensure smooth transitions to the community as well as access to outpatient treatment that meets the individual’s needs.
Participate in Multi-System meetings, collaborating with DHS partners to problem solve and develop creative support options.
Participate in planning activities related to Waiver Capacity Management.
Understand and utilize Trauma Informed Care principles to guide planning activities.
Understand and utilize functional behavioral assessment (FBA) principles to guide planning activities.
Understand and utilize Community of Practice LifeCourse framework and tools as appropriate.
Participate in internal complex case reviews utilizing information from Client Information System (CIS), Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), and internal ODS records.
Collaborate with ODP related to Complex Case Reviews.
Provide resource information and support to Service Coordination Organizations.

Service Development

Stay informed related to Biographical Timelines and Biopsychosocial principles and their function in supporting teams.
Stay informed related to creative therapies such as music, art, and equine.
Create relationships with organizations in the community.
Utilize knowledge of existing resources and assist in locating new available resources.
Assist Promising Practice Supervisor in developing capacity for new and/or existing services.

General

ISP Management related to service definitions, authorizations, and advanced notification.
Participate in local, regional and national Professional Development/Dual Diagnosis opportunities.
Participate in and contribute to internal team and staff meetings.
Implement Standards of Practice, Policies and other criteria based on county, state and/or federal regulation.
Participate in on-going training regarding changes in the Home and Community Service Information System (HCSIS).
Assure that the individual and family receive accurate information regarding the various ODS services/providers.
Assure that the individual and family are apprised of their rights regarding appeals process; these include county conference, mediation, and Fair Hearing.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Responsibilities

From time to time the employee will be required to perform additional tasks and duties as required by the employer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of the ID, Adult and Children’s Mental Health service delivery systems, systems theory, and provider delivery systems.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community agencies, providers, project partners and stakeholders.
Knowledge of ID/Autism Eligibility criteria.
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Internet research methods.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience Requirements

Master’s degree in social work or related field, plus 1 year of practical experience.
Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, plus at least 3 years of experience in an MH/ID setting.
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

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