Support Coordinator & Eligibility Specialist (Travel)

Care Lync; Bishopville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Lync, a social services agency, seeks an Eligibility Specialist / Case Manager to develop individualized care plans, coordinate services, and monitor outcomes for adults with disabilities. The role involves helping clients access housing, medical, social, and community supports, with significant travel to participants as needed.

Responsibilities include assessments, ISP development, provider coordination, and ensuring privacy.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in related course work.
• Minimum of 3 years related experience providing case management for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Physical Disabilities.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, state-maintained databases.
• Must maintain proficiency in company sponsored training and certifications.
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and updated state related Clearances.
• Successfully complete and maintain training courses as required or amended by program regulations.
• Valid Driver's License including personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability and current vehicle registration, copies must be maintained on file with Care Lync.
• Inform supervisor immediately when any change in auto insurance agency/policy, automobile registration and/or status of driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments to assist in identifying each participant needs and desires for service delivery.
• Develops a Person-Centered Service Plan for each participant and modify at least annually or when there is a significant medical or social change.
• Ensure the participant choice of providers by providing information for the participant to make a fully informed decision.
• Ensure the Behavioral Support Plan and Crisis Plan (if the participant has a Behavior Specialist) is consistent with the ISP.
• Report all incidents of participant abuse, neglect or exploitation immediately to supervisor/director.
• Actively coordinate with other individuals and/or entities essential in the physical and/or behavioral care delivery for the participant, including other care coordinators, to ensure seamless coordination between physical, behavioral and support services.
• Responsible for researching and developing alternative solutions to participants needs.
• Ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive material and private health information of each individual served.
• Attends required trainings and recertification classes.
• Confers regularly with supervisor/ director(s) to understand and consider factors such as participants needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations.
• 50% travel to participants as needed

Skills

Strong communication

Organization skills

Travel readiness

Education

BS/BA degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

State databases

Job description

Care Lync, a social services agency, seeks an Eligibility Specialist / Case Manager to develop individualized care plans, coordinate services, and monitor outcomes for adults with disabilities. The role involves helping clients access housing, medical, social, and community supports, with significant travel to participants as needed.

Responsibilities include assessments, ISP development, provider coordination, and ensuring privacy.