Habilitation Coordinator

Lakes Regional Community Center • Terrell, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are a non-profit organization specializing in service delivery to individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) diagnosis and/or mental health diagnosis. We work with Individuals, families, long term care facilities, providers, and other community organizations to meet the needs through person-centered planning. We are a small team of super-organized, passionate, advocates tasked with providing essential support to adults in long-term care facilities with IDD. Our charge includes ensuring each person gets the services available to them and ensure living in a long-term care facility is their choice. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our Individuals. Each team member is trained through web-based trainings provided by Texas Health and Human Services. This position receives one-on-one training in the field and ongoing support from the entire team. We split our work between time spent in long-term care facilities to routinely meet with our Individuals and time spent remotely managing documentation and administrative tasks. PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) is a federally required process to ensure that individuals with IDD and/or mental illness are not inappropriately placed in a long-term care facility. Many people can live safely in the community with proper support. However, those that choose to stay in a long term care facility are supported and monitored by the habilitation coordinator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in human sciences (counseling, criminal justice, education, gerontology, human development, medicine, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, or sociology).
• 1 year of experience engaging directly with Individuals with Intellectual/Development Disabilities.
• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to help vulnerable populations with patience and a non-judgmental attitude.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to work independently with objective judgment. Able to manage time effectively, and resourceful/creative in finding solutions for our Individuals.
• Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases involving extensive documentation. Able to meet deadlines effectively.
• Flexibility: Must be willing to work with a diverse population and be adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Transportation: A valid Texas driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle for field work.

Responsibilities

• Devote time and energy to ensure maximum quality of life for the whole person (cognition, communication, creativity, emotional, environment, freedom of choice, medical, nutrition, social, and spiritual). Effectively a bridge between Individuals, their families, providers, community services, championing their independence and making sure they receive proper care.
• Conduct routine visits to monitor the health, safety, and services of each assigned Individual.
• Conduct required meetings to monitor selected services, advocate for Individuals’ wants/needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation including all interactions, progress notes, required forms in our database, ensuring compliance with state and confidentiality standards.
• Provide a supportive presence during challenging situations and connect them with appropriate resources.
• Participate in regular team meetings and case conferences with a close-knit and supportive team that values communication. We collaborate regularly to ensure everyone has the resources needed to succeed.

Benefits

• 12 Paid Holidays per year
• 2 weeks Paid Vacation per year with graduating accrual rate
• 2+ weeks Paid Sick Leave per year
• mileage reimbursement
• 401K Retirement Plan with matching contribution (up to 5% of base salary)
• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level