Developmental Services Support Coordinator - Stafford

$73,341 - $73,341/Yr

Rappahannock Area Community Services Board - Fredericksburg, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Fredericksburg, VA

About the position

The Developmental Services Support Coordinator is responsible for coordinating support services for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. This role involves case management, outreach, assessment, service linkage, monitoring, advocacy, and counseling, ensuring that individuals receive appropriate services and support according to their individual service plans. The position requires working under general supervision and adhering to agency policies, quality assurance standards, and ethical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assesses needs to determine appropriateness for intellectual disability services and develops individual service plans.
• Links individuals to services and supports specified in the individual service plan.
• Assists individuals in locating, developing, or obtaining needed services and resources, including crisis services.
• Arranges transportation for individuals or their family members to access services.
• Coordinates services and benefits with other agencies and providers involved with the individual or their family members.
• Provides crisis intervention assistance.
• Provides supportive services to family/significant others.
• Serves on treatment teams.
• Advocates on behalf of the individual for appropriate treatment/interventions.
• Develops community integration opportunities for community living skills and vocational, civic, and recreational services.
• Makes collateral contacts with parents, guardians, friends, and siblings to promote implementation of the services plan and community adjustment.
• Prepares, submits, and verifies authorization to provide service to individuals.
• Monitors service delivery to assure implementation of the individual service plan and participation in appropriate types and levels of services as well as community integration.
• Maintains necessary documentation in the Electronic Health Record and other platforms for insurance reimbursement and other purposes.
• Attends in-service training and staff development programs to enhance case management services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a behavioral health field.
• Considerable professional work experience involving case management services for individuals with a diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disability.
• Some program management and supervisory experience.
• Valid Virginia driver's license.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in supervising individuals or teams.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $73,340.80 per year.
• Full-time employment with potential for career advancement.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.