Innovation Coordinator - Weakley & Surrounding Counties

Charles Lea Center•Martin, TN

6d•$23 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Charles Lea Center is looking to hire a full-time Innovation Coordinator in Weakley/Surrounding counties. The primary focus of the IC is to support people to live more effective and meaningful lives by working with them to secure nontraditional services that encompass a combination of staff supports and enabling technologies. This includes residential, employment, and community supports. Key areas include assessment, person centered / MAP's planning, linking people to services, training, and advocacy. The Charles Lea Center is looking for an Innovation Coordinator who is grounded in person centered thinking and one who can foster a creative and forward-thinking approach to providing services in Tennessee. The Charles Lea Center is a CQL accredited organization that is based in Spartanburg South Carolina and provides services in South Carolina, and North Carolina and recently was awarded a contract with the Tennessee Department Disability and Aging (DDA) to provide services in their State.

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.
Able to work independently as well as with a team
Good work ethic and professionalism
Genuinely like to help people and have the drive to build your 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).