Service Coordinator

Thrive Alliance; Bedford (IN); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Thrive Alliance in Indiana is seeking a Service Coordinator to help families with a child aged birth to 3 with a disability access a comprehensive, community-based system of services in their home and local environment. You will coordinate IFSP, advocate for families, and connect them with early intervention services under Part C of IDEA, conducting in-home assessments and leading cross-agency teams.

Travel is required; a Bachelor's degree and state credentials are needed; strong communication

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel with reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of resource/referral processes and state regulations.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate IFSP and lead teams including family, providers, and services.
• Conduct in-home assessments and advocate for families.
• Ensure ongoing eligibility and access to services under First Steps and IDEA Part C.
• Manage documentation and deadlines, working with minimal supervision.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Time management

Independent worker

Educación

Bachelor's degree in human services

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

About the Organization

Thrive Alliance helps individuals access resources and support services that improve their lives and builds stronger communities. As the "umbrella" over several programs, we provides services that help the elderly, disabled, and low-income individuals in 5 counties of south central Indiana: Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson, and Jennings.

These programs include:

Aging and In-Home Services - as the local Area Agency on Aging, Area 11, Thrive Alliance provides Care management and resources to assist those over the age of 60 to remain at home or in a community setting.

Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC): a highly visible and trusted place where people can turn for information on a full range of support options.

Adult Guardian Services: Provides guardianship services for disabled adults in need of support and legal assistance.

Nutrition Services: Provides congregate meal site where seniors can come have a hot meal and interact with others in a comfortable environment. Educational program often offered. Current meals sites include Nashville, IN, Seymour, IN, Crothersville, IN, North Vernon, IN and Columbus, IN.

First Steps: Provides case management, assessment, advocacy, and resources to assist families with a child under age 3 diagnosed with a developmental disability.

Caregiver Support: Provides support and education to families and caregivers of individuals dealing with dementia.

Housing Partnerships: Provides safe and affrodable housing to low-income, seniors and disabled individuals.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

We believe everyone deserves the same opportunity to thrive in all aspects of life.

Description

The Service Coordinator assists families with a child aged birth to 3 years of age with a disability in accessing a community-based, comprehensive system of services. These services are individually tailored to meet the families' needs and are provided in the child's natural environment.

The Service Coordinator coordinates ongoing eligibility and the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), serves as the family advocate, and is the initial resource for Early Intervention Services under Part C of IDEA.

The Service Coordinator will conduct in-home assessments, lead the IFSP and teams which include, but are not limited to, the family, medical providers, Eligibility Determination Team, educational providers, and other community-based resources, through the process of problem-solving, negotiation, and resolution of conflicts to provide the best options available for the child and family.

Imagine being involved in assisting with the successful start for a child and his or her family. The Service Coordinator really does make a difference in lives every day.

Position Requirements

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelors's Degree from an accredited university or program, preferably in a human services-related field such as Social Work, Psychology, Education, or Nursing. Related majors will be considered, especially with personal or work experience related to social services. Travel is required so the employee must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, adequate insurance, and a good driving record.

The Service Coordinator must meet and maintain state credentials as a Service Coordinator Specialist under First Steps regulations and remain in good standing with the State of Indiana. The employee must demonstrate competence in the resource and referral process (such as DCS, Head Start, Healthy Families, CSHCS, and Medicaid) to assist families adequately and fully.

The successful individual has good communication skills, both verbal and written to interview families for eligibility and ongoing services, adequate computer skills to complete mandatory documentation, above-average time management skills, and the ability to work independently with little supervision.

The Service Coordinator works 40 hours per work and as long as the employee meets required deadlines, may be allowed to make his/her own schedule.

Contract Type

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position

Service Coordinator

Location

Lawrence County

This position is currently accepting applications.