Caseworker I (HCS Service Coordinator)

CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR HUMAN ADVANCEMENT • TX

80d • $2,815 - $3,155

About The Position

At MHMR Concho Valley, our mission is “Working together to help people help themselves.” If you are serious about making a difference, we guarantee you’ll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley. Provides Service Coordination functions as outlined by Texas Administrative Code, 40 TAC, Chapter 2, Subchapter L: Service Coordination for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental disabilities. Duties outlined under this Code include: coordinating the development of each assigned consumer’s Person Directed Plan, coordinating and monitoring services, monthly contact with each assigned consumer, and working closely with private and public providers of Home & Community-Based Services. Additional duties include: building relationships and partnerships with consumers, and family members; assisting consumers in determining outcomes; incorporating the values of Person Directed Planning; referring to community resources; maintaining Medicaid eligibility; monitoring services and supports; resolving problems or concerns; and working within timeframes.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Advanced Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field.
• Or Associate Degree in a social, behavioral, human service, or health-related field.
• Or High School Diploma with two years of paid or unpaid experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Valid Texas Driver License required.
• Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be insurable on the Center’s insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to complete all MHMR Concho Valley training.
• Certified as PMAB, CPR/First Aid and MHFA instructors or willing to become certified as trainers.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year experience in a similar position, either public or private.
• Basic knowledge and familiarity with data systems including business software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with individuals and family members that focus on individual specific outcomes.
• Ability to recognize barriers and coordination issues between service systems, and to advocate effectively for individuals served.
• Organizational and typing skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development of each assigned consumer’s Person Directed Plan.
• Coordinating and monitoring services.
• Maintaining monthly contact with each assigned consumer.
• Working closely with private and public providers of Home & Community-Based Services.
• Building relationships and partnerships with consumers and family members.
• Assisting consumers in determining outcomes.
• Incorporating the values of Person Directed Planning.
• Referring to community resources.
• Maintaining Medicaid eligibility.
• Monitoring services and supports.
• Resolving problems or concerns.
• Working within timeframes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement and 457 plan.
• Other voluntary benefits.
• Vacation.
• Employee choice days.
• Sick time off.
• Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees