Supports Coordinator

Partnership For Community Supports; Trevose (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Partnership for Community Supports seeks an Intellectual Disabilities Supports Coordinator to provide supports coordination for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Duties include developing person-centered plans, locating, coordinating and monitoring services, and ensuring health and safety for clients on caseload.

You will enter Individual Support Plans into the Home and Community Services Information System, facilitate team meetings, and connect clients with community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination including 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related field and experience.
• Two years of college coursework in related social sciences plus experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar paraprofessional case management.
• Local travel required with valid driver’s license; mileage reimbursement provided.
• Excellent computer, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.
• Access to personal secure home WiFi is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enter Individual Support Plans into the Home and Community Services Information System within required timeframes with active involvement of the individual and team.
• Develop person-centered plans and coordinate/monitor services and family-driven supports.
• Monitor health and safety for individuals on assigned caseload.
• Facilitate team meetings with individuals, families and providers.
• Connect individuals with community resources and specialized services.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Bilingual

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology/social welfare/psychology or related

Two years experience in social services

Tools

Home and Community Services Information System

Job description

Intellectual Disabilities Supports Coordinators provide supports coordination for individuals who have intellectual disabilities and autism and their families on the phone and in-person, performing home and program visits. Supports Coordinators ensure that the needs and wishes of the individuals are addressed and life opportunities are expanded.

Duties include: Developing person-centered plans, locating, coordinating and monitoring services and family driven supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism. Monitoring the health and safety for individuals on assigned caseload.

• Develop and enter Individual Support Plans into the Home and Community Services Information System within required time frames, assuring the active involvement of the individual receiving service and his/her team, and in keeping with all Federal, State, and City compliance requirements.
• Make a difference in the lives of individuals who have disabilities.
• Facilitate team meetings with individuals, families and providers of service.
• Connect individuals with community resources and specialized services.
• Pleasant environment and good benefits.
• Paid training and supervision provided.
• Free student loan review assistance.
• Opportunity to earn $300 per quarter as a productivity award.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Work laptop provided.

Our Mission: Partnership for Community Supports connects individuals who experience delays in development throughout their lifespan, to resources and supports through individualized and family centered planning. By forming powerful partnerships and minimizing barriers, Partnership supports individuals and families to live a full, inclusive life in their community.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree, which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science; or two years’ experience as a County Social Service Aide 3 and two years of college level course work, which include at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social service; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social service and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions; or a combination of 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science and two years’ professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling psychology, school psychology, social work or health and rehabilitative services.
• As position includes local travel, a valid driver’s license and use of personal automobile are required to complete home visits and program visits. Mileage reimbursement currently $0.67 per mile.
• Excellent computer, verbal and written communication and organizational skills needed.
• Job requires a sensitive, caring individual who wants to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
• Some experience working with individuals who have disabilities is preferred.
• Bilingual ability would be an asset.
• Access to a personal, secure, password protected home WiFi connection is preferred.

AA/EOE

Job Type: Full-time

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License plus vehicle available for everyday use (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053 (Required)