Case Manager - Habilitation Coordinator

Living Resources Corp•City of Cohoes, NY

About The Position

Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services. The Day Habilitation Coordinator, Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is responsible for the development and review for all Day Habilitation Plans and “Outcomes” at all our programs. The Day Habilitation Coordinator will also ensure “Outcomes” are being carried out according to the Habilitation Plan and will act as an advocate for all individuals enrolled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in human services and one (1) year of experience in providing services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Good writing, typing and interpersonal communication skills.
Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Develop and write Habilitation plan for each Participant.
Rewrite the Day Habilitation plan to reflect changes.
Coordinate and review the Participant’s plan with the family, Service Coordinator, and Participant on a semi-annual basis to discuss progress/regression and overall performance within Habilitation.
Communicates with the Participant and/or provider to ensure that the Habilitation plan of service meets the Participant’s needs and desires; supplies guidance or direct intervention when it does not.