Employment and Community Services Coordinator

RHA Health Services, LLC • Knoxville, TN

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are hiring for: Employment and Community Services Coordinator Type: Regular If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services! The Employment and Community Services Coordinator assists individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) in finding employment within the community. This position also coordinates periodic service delivery needs for members in community settings. The coordinator may provide job coaching that encourages independence and skill building and is responsible for program oversight and delivery of services. This role may coordinate services and supervise job coaches or Direct Support Professionals providing employment or other periodic services.

Requirements

• A minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Obtain Employment certification to meet state mandated requirements for the delivery of employment services.
• Complete criminal background Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Possess and maintain knowledge of each waiver’s regulations for employment and community-based services.
• Communicate regularly with the Support Coordinators and other stakeholders
• Complete detailed documentation of each Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) or Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Monitor implementation of PCSPs and other therapy plans.
• Perform intake and enrollment assessments, person-centered planning, and ongoing maintenance and monitoring of overall service provision and each individuals well-being.
• Partner with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services to meet personal goals for good health, employment and independent or community living.
• Collaborate with a team of clinical and social support colleagues to meet the physical, behavioral health and long-term service needs of each member.
• Conduct thorough and objective face-to-face visits with and assess each individuals situation to determine current status and needs, including physical, behavioral, functional, psycho-social, financial, and employment and independent living expectations.
• Utilize criteria for authorizing appropriate home and community-based services and confirm those services are being provided and that individuals needs are being met.
• Complete Employment Plans per authorization and submit for approval and billing of employment services.
• Work in community settings to promote employment services for persons supported and find locations where services can be provided.
• Participate in on-call rotation determined by unit needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED