Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs) Coordinator

Community Options, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

University partnerships with tuition

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs) Coordinator in Chattanooga, TN. The MAPs Coordinator oversees the MAPs program, coaching individuals with IDD to build independent living, employment, and community integration using technology and virtual mapping.

Starting pay rate is $18.00 per hour. Benefits include competitive insurance, paid holidays, generous PTO, 403(b), and career growth opportunities. Equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years full-time experience in IDD or related human services field.
• Strong communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficient with technology and digital tools.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of MAPs participants.
• Develop a Virtual Community Resource Map (VCRM) with key people, places, activities.
• Train participants on enabling technologies to support daily tasks.
• Coach participants in independent living, job readiness, transportation, healthy living, social engagement.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Attend conferences, trainings, and inspections as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Digital literacy

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Smartphones

Tablets

Applications

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Full-Time Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs) Coordinator in Chattanooga, TN.

The Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs) Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the
development, coordination, and delivery of the MAPs program. MAPs is designed to empower
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by teaching skills that promote
independent living, employment, and meaningful community integration. The MAPs Coordinator
provides coaching and individualized supports that foster independence through the use of
technology, virtual community mapping, life skills development, and person-centered goal
achievement.

Starting pay rate is $18.00/ per hour

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of MAPs participants
• Collaborate with individuals to develop a Virtual Community Resource Map (VCRM), identifying
  key people, places, and activities
• Train participants and their support networks on enabling technologies (e.g., smartphones,
  tablets, and applications) to support daily tasks such as cooking, banking, health management,
  and scheduling
• Coach participants in independent living skills, job readiness, transportation, healthy living, and
  social engagement
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner
• Attend conferences, seminars, and required trainings as assigned
• Cooperate fully with licensing authorities and departmental staff during inspections, inquiries,
  or investigations

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience working in the IDD field or a related human
  services field
• Strong ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels, both
  internally and externally
• Ability to establish and maintain supportive, respectful relationships with individuals served
• Strong proficiency in the use of technology and digital tools
• Ability to present ideas and factual data in a clear concise manner
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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