Intensive Support Coordinator: Enable Independence & Growth

Benchmark Human Services; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Sick time

Employee referral bonuses

Annual bonus potential

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Georgia is seeking an Intensive Support Coordinator to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and participate in their community. You will provide resources, assessments, and advocacy under HCBS guidelines, with thorough training and career growth opportunities.

You will evaluate needs, assist with financial aid, coordinate plans, and work with families, guardians, and an interdisciplinary team, traveling up to 75% as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology.
• Hold a valid driver''s license.
• Maintain auto insurance.
• Travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures set forth by the company, Georgia Department of Community Health and HCBS rules.
• Perform evaluations and assessments to meet the needs of individuals served.
• Assist individuals served with applying for financial assistance, residential planning, vocational, recreational and educational desires, healthcare, in home supports, day services, legal, nutrition, transportation, social and other related services and resources.
• Advocate for services that will support the individual's success.
• Maintain all case records.
• Prepare, update and monitor Care Path Plans.
• Provide support to individuals so they can participate in and direct the person centered plan development process.
• Coordinate meetings with individual, families and guardians, and members of the interdisciplinary team as required.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with individual, families, guardians, state officials and team members.
• Record work and billing time in accordance with company policies.
• Track, monitor and enter specified data points.
• Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor or department head.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Technology proficiency

Case management understanding

Education

Bachelor degree in human services, social work, sociology, psychology

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Georgia is seeking an Intensive Support Coordinator to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently and participate in their community. You will provide resources, assessments, and advocacy under HCBS guidelines, with thorough training and career growth opportunities.

You will evaluate needs, assist with financial aid, coordinate plans, and work with families, guardians, and an interdisciplinary team, traveling up to 75% as required.