Social Support Coordinator

New Vista KY; Crestwood (KY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per yr

401K with up to 5% company match

Employee Assistance

Free Wellness Clinic

Perks and More

Job summary

New Vista in Crestwood, KY seeks a compassionate Social Support Coordinator to deliver person-centered services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support residents, coordinate admissions, transitions, and daily life activities, and advocate for individuals within the community.

Responsibilities include family coordination, arranging visits, and assisting in Medicaid/waiver processes, with travel between community homes and after-hours on-call rotation as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field is required.
• One year of experience in human services.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide services and supports to residents with person-centered planning.
• Advocate for residents during admissions, transitions, and daily activities.
• Maintain contact with residents and families; arrange visits and coordinate activities.
• Assist in locating community opportunities and supports for residents.
• Coordinate with Transition Department to support Medicaid/State funding processes.

Skills

Compassionate care

Counseling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

If you are compassionate, caregiving professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you!

Benefits

• Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year
• Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match
• Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More!

Location

Hazelwood Community Homes - 9001 Parkwoods Rd. Crestwood, KY 40014

Social Support Coordinator provides our individuals services related to program planning, services, and supports with proficiency and person-centered value.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human services related field.
• One year of experience in Human Services.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass Criminal background ( No Felony, No Pending Court Date) and Drug testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work.
• Three years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Position Type/ Typical Hours

This is a full- time position(37.5hrs/wk), days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional flex hours, evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Essential Functions

• Ensure all Community Home residents are given ample and sufficient support and services necessary to ensure they can become an active member within the community, which will assist with enhancing all aspects of their lives.
• Support and advocate for residents through admissions, transitions, placements, team meetings, day to day life and special projects.
• Maintain personal contact with assigned residents and their families/guardians through providing counseling, arranging home visits, sending invitations to ILP meetings and conference calls, obtaining consents for treatment, and gaining approval of expenditures.
• Assists individuals to become gainfully employed off-campus. Identify community opportunities for individuals to participate in that complement their Enrichment Center classes or interests and will facilitate the development of friendships.
• Assists in transporting individuals to community outings, home visits, and transition visits.
• Assist the Transition Department in the entire transition process in accordance with the Kentucky Transition Policy. This includes coordinating and accompanying residents on pre-choice visits, responding to referrals, input on the development of the Transition Plan, assist in providing transition education to families/guardians, and assist in completing applications related to Medicaid SCL waiver funding, 202B Disability determination and community support services.
• Assist in providing resident staffing in the event of emergency staffing needs.
• Must be able to participate in after hours on-call rotation.
• Travel between assigned community homes required to cover client caseload.
• Ensure compliance with all Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) regulations and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.

New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, martial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy, or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.