Service Coordinator

Lakes-Regional-Community-Center; Terrell (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan Forgiveness Program

Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Ins.

Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance

Employer-Match Retirement Contrib.

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Lakes-Regional-Community-Center seeks a Service Coordinator to assess and verify service coordination needs, plan and monitor services, and advocate for consumers in Terrell, TX. The role requires frequent interaction with families and providers and offers after-hours flexibility.

Preferred candidates hold degrees in social/behavioral fields or relevant experience with IDD and bilingual abilities in Spanish and English. Strong computer skills and commitment to flexible scheduling are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (any field) OR Associate degree in social, behavioral, human service, or health-related field with at least 1 year experience with individuals with IDD
• High School diploma with 2 years experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Bilingual in Spanish & English is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assessment and verification of service coordination needs
• Service planning, referral, monitoring of service provision
• Advocacy for consumers
• After-hours crisis services
• Documentation of progress
• Requires frequent contact with consumers, family members, and service providers
• Flexible schedule including after-hours, holidays, and weekends

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, or related field

Associate degree in social/behavioral/health-related field with 1 year/paid or unpaid experience with IDD

High School diploma with 2 years experience with individuals with IDD

Tools

General computer skills

Job description

IDDA
209 N Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160, USA

IDDA
209 N Rockwall St
Terrell, TX 75160, USA

Responsibilities as a Service Coordinator include:

• Assessment and verification of service coordination needs
• Service planning, referral, monitoring of service provision
• Advocacy for consumers
• After-hours crisis services
• Documentation of progress.
• Requires frequent contact with consumers, family members, and service providers.
• Must be able to accommodate consumer and family needs which requires candidate to work a flexible schedule, including after-hours, holidays, and weekends.

Requirements:

Bachelor\'s degree or advanced degree from an accredited college or university (any field) ORAssociate degree in a social, behavioral, human service, or health-related field including psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, and criminal justice with at least one year paid or unpaid experience working with individuals with IDD is preferred ORHigh School diploma or a certificate recognized by a state as the equivalent of a high school diploma, and two years of paid or unpaid experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

One or more years of work experience serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; working computer skills. Bilingual in Spanish & English a plus.

Employee Benefits at Full Time Include:

• Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Includes 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
• 2+ Weeks of Paid Sick Leave Per Year
• Tuition discounts for select Colleges

Travel Required

Yes . Extensive travel within the local service area is required.

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

:

Motivations

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Criminal Justice or related field.

Bachelors or better in Education or related field.

Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

Bachelors or better in Sociology or related field.

Experience

Preferred

1 year:

1 year:

Experience serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Licenses & Certifications

Equal Opportunity Employer
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