TBI Service Coordinator

Company: Community Options
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: March 16, 2023

Job Description:

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states. We are seeking a Full-Time TBI & NHTD Waiver Service Coordinator in Binghamton, NY. The TBI Service Coordinator is an individually designed intervention which provides primary assistance to the Waiver Applicant/Participant in gaining access to needed waiver and Medicaid State Plan Services, as well as other local, state and federally funded services- medical, vocational, educational and social. These interventions are expected to result in assuring the Waiver Participants health and welfare and increasing independence, community integration and productivity.Starting pay is $19.00-$21.00/ hour, depending on experienceResponsibilitiesMonitors fiscal, medical, personal, and RSP & ISR documentation to ensure accuracyMonitors and ensures accurate documentationMonitors and reports health and medical needs of individualsWrites detailed plans and goal documentation for service coordination Builds a support network between the individuals and community membersCompletes monthly summary documentation on each consumer in service coordination Ensures consistent service delivery, which connects work, home and recreational needsServes as an active member of each person's Treatment Team including involvement in Individual Service Plan (ISP) developmentSubmits monthly written reports covering operational status, as well as individual progress and concerns to supervisorCompletes weekly and bi-weekly billing and ensures accuracy as based on consumer approved hoursCooperate with audits, inspections, and investigationsKnowledge and SkillsAbility to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with a person receiving supports.Flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Excellent crisis and time management skills.Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form.Able to meet deadlines to ensure participants continued eligibility in the waiver program.Minimum RequirementsMaster's degree (Licensed SW, Clinical SW, Doctorate or Master of Psychology, Gerontology, PT, Registered Professional Nurse, Certified Teacher of Students with Disabilities, Certified Rehab Counselor, Licensed Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist).Minimum one year of experience providing case management experience/ or Service Coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities and or seniorsBachelor's degree with minimum three years one year of experience providing case management experience/ or Service Coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities and or seniorsAssociates Degree, with 5 years of experience providing case management experience/ r Service Coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities and or seniorsExperience completing functional assessments and work with TBI preferredFirst Aid, CPR, OSHA, and Medication Certification course within first 90 days of employment, and any required residential or state trainingKnowledge and understanding of local regulatory agency operations and Department of Health RegulationsUnderstanding and commitment to community-based support for persons with Traumatic Brain InjuryFlexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externallyAbility to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written formExperience with problem solving against multiple prioritiesAbility to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situationsExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExcellent time management skillsWorking ConditionsHours and weekly schedule dictated by current tasks to include evening and weekend hours as requiredOn call 24 hours a day in cooperation with other management staffFrequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be requiredWhile performing the duties of the job, employee travels by automobile, and is exposed to changing weather conditionsMay be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehiclesMay be required to lift or move 25+ poundsMay assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individualsMay be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseasesWhy Community Options? Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Holidays-Including a Birthday HolidayGenerous PTOEmployee Incentive & Discount Programs403b Retirement PlanIncredible career growth opportunitiesSend resume to: RESUMES-ST@COMOP.ORG Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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