Intensive Support Coordinator — Impact Lives + Flexible Schedule

Benchmark Human Services-GA; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; 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

Potential annual bonus

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Georgia seeks an Intensive Support Coordinator to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently and engage in their communities. You will provide resources, guidance and planning support, with comprehensive training and meaningful challenges to foster fulfillment.

The role emphasizes coordinating services, advocating for customers, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and guardians to implement

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in human services, social work, sociology, or psychology.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Travel up to 75%.

Responsibilities

• Follow all policies and procedures set forth by the company, Georgia Department of Community Health and Home and Community Based Services (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

Team collaboration

Technology literacy

Education

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

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Georgia seeks an Intensive Support Coordinator to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently and engage in their communities. You will provide resources, guidance and planning support, with comprehensive training and meaningful challenges to foster fulfillment.

The role emphasizes coordinating services, advocating for customers, maintaining records, and collaborating with families and guardians to implement