Innovation Coordinator - Dickson & Surrounding Counties
About The Position
The Charles Lea Center is seeking an Innovation Coordinator to develop and implement a new service in Tennessee aimed at assisting young adults in their communities. This role utilizes a unique approach centered on person-centered, employment-first, and technology-first principles. The Innovation Coordinator will be grounded in person-centered thinking and foster a creative, forward-thinking approach to service delivery. The Charles Lea Center is a CQL accredited organization that provides services in South Carolina, North Carolina, and recently in Tennessee through a contract with the Tennessee Department Disability and Aging (DDA).
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
- 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 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
