LIDDA Continuity of Care FT

Starcare Inc.; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

HSA employer contribution

Life insurance

Hospital indemnity plan

Retirement plan with 12% match

PTO and holidays

Sabbatical leave

Longevity augmentations

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

StarCare Specialty Health System in Lubbock, TX, seeks a well-organized Continuity of Care (CoC) Service Coordinator to manage enrollment processes for Medicaid Waiver Programs and provide permanency planning for individuals under 22 in ICF facilities. The role also serves as the liaison for residents at the Lubbock SSLC.

You will coordinate with local authorities and community providers to ensure continuity of services, document care activities, and support transitions back to community living

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• One year of full-time experience in ID/DD preferred.
• Experience with SmartCare, TMHP, CSIL, SASO, and CARE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the status of individuals transitioning from SSLCs back into the community to ensure needs are met.
• Coordinates with LIDDA, SSLCs, State Hospitals, Nursing Facilities and community providers for smooth transitions.
• Completes and submits accurate documentation (service delivery notes, timesheets, logs, admissions, waivers, permanency plans).
• Adheres to attendance guidelines to ensure accountability and productivity.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of human service delivery

Knowledge of SSLC

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal relationships

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Human services degree preferred

Tools

SmartCare

TMHP

CSIL

SASO

CARE

Job description

StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is in search of a well-organized and dynamic professional to join the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) as the Continuity of Care (CoC) Service Coordinator . This position completes enrollment processes for Medicaid Waiver Programs, provides Permanency Planning for individuals under the age of 22 residing in Intermediate Care Facilities for Persons with Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions, and serves as the Designated Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority and liaison for people who reside at the Lubbock State Supported Living Center (SSLC).

Responsibilities:

• Monitors the status of individuals residing in State Supported Living Centers who have transitioned into the community within the past year to ensure needs of the individuals are met.
• Collaborates and coordinates with Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authorities, State Supported Living Centers, State Hospitals, Nursing Facilities, and community provider staff specific to community living transitions, to ensure continuity of services.
• C ompletes and submits accurate and timely documentation, including but not limited to:

o Service delivery notes, daily timesheet entries, mileage logs, Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) admissions, Intellectual Disability or Related Conditions (ID/RC) forms, Waiver Enrollments, and Permanency Plans.

• Adheres to all attendance expectations, following established guidelines to ensure accountability of hours worked each week, maximum productivity, and time management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule: This is a full-time/non-exempt position scheduled Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, with flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), thirteen (13) paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university is required. Degrees in a human services field such as social work, sociology, psychology, family studies, etc. is preferred .
• One (1) year of full-time experience working in the field of intellectual & developmental disabilities, preferred.
• E xperience with SmartCare, TMHP, CSIL, SASO, and CARE, preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of human service delivery systems.
• Knowledge of state supported living centers (SSLC).
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize a variety of assignments and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain effective and positive working relationships.
• Knowledge and skill in operating standard office equipment (personal computer, phone, fax, printer, copier, etc.) and Microsoft Office products.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have a Texas driver's license, Texas automobile liability insurance coverage, andbe insurable under the Agency's insurance.

Summary

WHY CHOOSE STARCARE?

Welcome to StarCare Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At StarCare, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here’s why you should choose StarCare:

• Impactful Purpose: Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
• Comprehensive Care: StarCare offers a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
• Collaborative Environment: StarCare is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
• Professional Growth: StarCare offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual & developmental disabilities, veterans, and healthcare administration. Come grow your career with us!
• Legacy of Service: Since 1967, StarCare has provided hope and health to Lubbock, Hockley, Lynn, Crosby, and Cochran counties.

At StarCare Specialty Health System , your work is not a job. It’s a fulfilling journey of providing hope and supporting and empowering people as valued members of the community. Ready to get started? We’ve been waiting for you!

EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.