Support Coordinator: Empower Lives & Community Connections

Community Living Services; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week option (optional)

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Community Living Services (CLS) in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to advocate for individuals and families, develop IPOS, coordinate services, and help access Medicaid, SSI, and other entitlements.

You will support person-centered planning, monitor progress, maintain documentation, and collaborate with teams while driving to service sites and building community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related field.
• Detail oriented and capable of timely paperwork.
• Strong ability to build trusting relationships with individuals, families, providers, and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IPOS using person-centered planning principles.
• Coordinate, connect, and monitor services identified within the IPOS.
• Assist individuals and families in accessing Medicaid, SSI, Children’s Waiver, Autism Benefit, and other entitlement programs.
• Support crisis planning and resolution.
• Coordinate health and safety strategies, including discharge planning.
• Participate in school transition planning and IEP meetings.
• Promote community inclusion, self-advocacy, and relationship building.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency and funding requirements.
• Participate in required trainings and professional development.

Skills

Relationship building

Documentation

Detail oriented

Driving to served sites

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or related field

Job description

Community Living Services (CLS) in Michigan is seeking a dedicated Support Coordinator to advocate for individuals and families, develop IPOS, coordinate services, and help access Medicaid, SSI, and other entitlements.

You will support person-centered planning, monitor progress, maintain documentation, and collaborate with teams while driving to service sites and building community partnerships.