Innovation Coordinator - Rutherford & Surrounding Counties
About The Position
The Charles Lea Center is seeking a full-time Innovation Coordinator to develop and implement a new service in Tennessee aimed at supporting young adults in their communities. This role utilizes a unique approach centered on person-centered principles, employment first, and technology first thinking. The Innovation Coordinator will foster a creative and forward-thinking approach to service provision in Tennessee, working under the guidance of the Regional Manager of Innovative Services. The primary focus is to support individuals in living more effective and meaningful lives by securing nontraditional services that combine staff support and enabling technologies, including residential, employment, and community supports. Key responsibilities include assessment, person-centered/MAPs planning, linking individuals to services, training, and advocacy.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English
- Ability to pass a background check upon hire
- Valid driver's license
- Vehicle Insurance
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field; or A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-related field and one year of relevant experience; or Associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma or General Equivalent with 4 years of relevant case management experience providing or coordinating services to people with disabilities and special needs and/or with case management services.
- Relevant experience means experience working directly with persons with intellectual, developmental, or other types of disabilities or mental illness.
- Ability to work independently as well as with a team
- Good work ethic and professionalism
- Genuine desire to help people and build a career on doing good
Responsibilities
- Provide services and supports focused on achieving goals for the people we support.
- Provide technical assistance to Community Providers implementing services for people referred.
- Advocate on behalf of person / guardian to assure that services being provided reflect the desires of person guardian.
- Upon successfully transitioning to community services conduct 30, 60, 90 day follow up to assure satisfaction with services and those desired outcomes are being achieved.
- Follow the standards and regulations required by Tennessee Department Disability and Aging (DDA).
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- a 401(k)
- paid time off (PTO)
- tuition reimbursement
- access to online wellness clinic
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
