Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs) Coordinator

Community Options, Inc.; Smyrna (TN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays (including birthday)

Generous PTO

403b retirement plan

Tuition reduction

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Rutherford, TN is hiring a Full-Time Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs) Coordinator to oversee development, coordination and delivery of the MAPs program.

The MAPs Coordinator provides coaching and individualized supports that foster independence through technology, virtual community mapping, life skills development, and person-centered goal achievement. Starting pay rate is $18.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years full-time experience in the IDD or related human services field.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain supportive, respectful relationships with individuals served.
• Strong proficiency in the use of technology and digital tools.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Employment contingent upon successful background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of MAPs participants.
• Collaborate with individuals to develop a Virtual Community Resource Map (VCRM).
• Train participants and their support networks on enabling technologies (phones, tablets, apps) to support daily tasks.
• Coach participants in independent living skills, job readiness, transportation, healthy living, and social engagement.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and timely.
• Attend conferences, seminars, and required trainings as assigned.
• Cooperate with licensing authorities and departmental staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Tech literacy

Relational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartphones

Tablets

Applications

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

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