Innovation Coordinator - Putnam & Surrounding Counties

Charles Lea Center•Cookeville, TN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Charles Lea Center is seeking a full-time Innovation Coordinator to serve Putnam and surrounding counties in Tennessee. This role focuses on supporting individuals to live more effective and meaningful lives by securing nontraditional services that combine staff support and enabling technologies. The Innovation Coordinator will work under the guidance of the Regional Manager of Innovative Services, focusing on assessment, person-centered planning, linking individuals to services, training, and advocacy. The Charles Lea Center is an organization dedicated to providing innovative services and respecting the uniqueness of each person, supporting individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play. This specific role involves developing and implementing a new service in Tennessee for young adults, utilizing a person-centered, employment-first, and technology-first approach. The ideal candidate will be grounded in person-centered thinking and foster a creative, forward-thinking approach.

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
Exhibit a good work ethic and professionalism
Genuinely like to help people and have the drive to build your career on doing good

Responsibilities

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.
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 that desired outcomes are being achieved.
Follow the standards and regulations required by Tennessee Department Disability and Aging (DDA).