Service Coordinator

Colonial Group; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Resources in Cortland, NY is seeking a Service Coordinator to ensure proper implementation of the Service Plan and to assist prospective participants in becoming TBI waiver participants. You will coordinate and monitor Medicaid State Plan services, non-Medicaid and educational, vocational, social and medical services to promote independence.

The role requires collaboration with treatment teams, ongoing record-keeping, and advocacy to help individuals access community-based supports.

Qualifications

• Must hold an appropriate advanced degree or license as listed and have relevant experience in service coordination for individuals with disabilities.
• Experience coordinating Medicaid and non-Medicaid services, advocacy and resource linkage.
• Strong documentation, assessment and team-collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides advocacy, referrals and service coordination/case management to individuals who are enrolled in the TBI waiver.
• Assures continuity of participant services and high standards of participant care; facilitates individualized service planning and implementation of goals in cooperation with the treatment team.
• Maintains and updates required records and documents services provided. Reports relevant observation of individual behaviors, progress and reactions.
• Works closely with significant people and organizations in each individual’s life to ensure appropriate team support and monitor satisfaction of services as stated in the Individualized Service Plan.

Skills

Service coordination

Advocacy

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work

Master or Doctorate in Psychology

Registered Physical Therapist

Registered Nurse

Certified Special Education Teacher

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor

Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Registered Occupational Therapist

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Associate’s degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Regional Resources Development Specialist HCBS/TBI Waiver

Job description

About Us:

Liberty Resources is a dynamic and growing human services agency that is a greatplace to work!Working for Liberty Resources means you’ll have access to great career opportunities, benefits and a fun atmosphere. Our employees have passion around our values of excellence, integrity, diversity, self-determination, service, innovation and fiscal responsibility. Our rapid growth is providing exciting opportunities in all areas of our organization.

Service Coordinator Position Summary:

The Service Coordinator is responsible for assuring that the Service Plan is appropriately implemented. The Service Coordinator assists the prospective participant to become a TBI waiver participant and coordinates and monitors the provision of all services in the Service Plan. Services may include Medicaid State Plan services, non-Medicaid federal, state and locally funded services, as well as educational, vocational, social, and medical services. The goal of the Service Coordinator is to increase the participant’s independence, productivity and integration into the community while maintaining the health and welfare of the individual.

Service Coordinator Responsibilities:

• Provides advocacy, referrals and service coordination/case management to individuals who are enrolled in the TBI waiver.
• Assures continuity of participant services and high standards of participant care; facilitates individualized service planning and implementation of goals in cooperation with the treatment team.
• Maintains and updates required records and documents services provided. Reports relevant observation of individual behaviors, progress and reactions.
• Works closely with significant people and organizations in each individual’s life to ensure appropriate team support and monitor satisfaction of services as stated in the Individualized Service Plan.

Service Coordinator Qualifications:

• Service Coordinators must be a Master of Social Work; Master or Doctorate in Psychology; Registered Physical Therapist; Registered Professional Nurse; Certified Special Education Teacher; Certified Rehabilitation Counselor; Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist; Registered Occupational Therapist. All providers must have a minimum of one year of experience providing Service Coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services field and two years’ experience providing Service Coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities; OR
• Associate’s degree and three years’ experience providing Service Coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities; OR
• High School Diploma or equivalent and four years’ experience providing Service Coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities; OR
• Be an individual who has successfully served as a Regional Resources Development Specialist for one year in the HCBS/TBI Waiver Program

Pay Rate: $25.50 per hour

Liberty Resources is committed to creating a diverse inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Liberty Resources offers equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.