Habilitation Coordinator

Gulf Coast Center•Texas City, TX

20h

About The Position

The IDD Habilitation Coordinator provides specialized services to individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or related conditions who reside in institutions such as nursing facilities or State Supported Living Centers. The role supports people who plan to remain in an institutional setting as well as those seeking to transition to community or independent living. The coordinator works with individuals, families, care providers, and service planning teams to develop person-centered habilitation service plans, identify goals and resources, coordinate services, monitor progress, and support crisis prevention and management. The position requires accurate and timely documentation and billing, compliance with applicable standards, responsive communication, and courteous, person-centered service. Work is primarily field-based but may also take place in an office or remotely. Travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties is required as needed, and travel outside the region may be required for training. The role may involve varied hours, long or irregular hours, and work in a range of environmental conditions. Gulf Coast Center describes itself as committed to an open, inclusive, and supportive environment that embraces diversity, trauma-sensitive and informed practices, suicide-safer care, and racial and health equity.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in social, behavioral, health, or human services.
One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
General knowledge of IDD services and resources.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Ability to work within a team approach.
Proficiency with computer skills, programs, and email.
Current Texas driver's license, reliable transportation that meets state requirements, and current auto liability insurance.
Maintain a clear driving record in accordance with the agency Driver Policy.
Pass and maintain all Center-mandated trainings.
Meet the physical, communication, reasoning, attendance, and other job-related requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a nursing facility setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the service planning team and develop the Habilitation Service Plan (HSP) through a person-centered process that identifies the individual's strengths, preferences, needs, and desired outcomes.
Monitor applicable standards and requirements for compliance, including HHSC and TAC standards.
Monitor the individual's progress in relation to the HSP.
Maintain contact with relevant individuals identified by the HSP and communicate with the individual or family about progress and changing needs.
Complete required programmatic and administrative documentation accurately and within accepted timeframes.
Ensure required documentation is forwarded to appropriate personnel and filed.
Adhere to and promote the agency compliance policy, communicating with other departments and supporting community partnerships related to the position.
Treat individuals with courtesy, decency, and respect and provide responsive, efficient services.
Work with staff, consumers, local entities, and advocacy groups to provide services that meet local needs.
Provide high-quality customer service to internal and external customers.
Report personnel leave, flex time, and emergency leave to the assigned supervisor.
Follow the GCC Business Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan, Center Dress Code, and Center safety guidelines.
Travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties as required and attend out-of-region trainings as needed.
Maintain a clear driving record and a driver's license in accordance with the Driver Policy, along with reliable transportation and current auto liability insurance.
Assist the supervisor with special projects and complete assignments within negotiated timeframes; perform other duties assigned by the supervisor as they relate to the program and position.