OIDD Support Coordinator

Easterseals Louisiana•Shreveport, LA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The OIDD Support Coordinator role involves providing essential support and coordination services to participants. Key responsibilities include conducting regular visits, completing assessments and meetings, responding to participant needs, and linking them with necessary services. The role also requires maintaining critical incident records, participating in supervision and staff meetings, and completing required training. A significant aspect of the job is supporting participants during emergent situations and public emergencies. This position is designated as a mandated reporter for child abuse or neglect.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND two (2) years of paid post-degree experience in providing coordination services; or
A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Nursing (RN) currently licensed in Louisiana (one year of paid experience as a licensed RN will substitute for the degree) AND two (2) years of paid post-degree experience in providing coordination services;
A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a Human Service related field (i.e. psychology, education, counseling, social services, sociology, philosophy, family and participant sciences, criminal justice, rehabilitation services, substance abuse treatment, gerontology, and vocational rehabilitation) AND two (2) years of paid post-degree experience in providing support coordination services;
A Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts or General Studies with a concentration of at least 16 hours in one of the following fields (i.e. psychology, education, counseling, social services, sociology, philosophy, family and participant sciences, criminal justice, rehabilitation services, substance abuse treatment, gerontology, and or vocational rehabilitation) AND two (2) years of paid post degree experience providing support coordination services.
Reliable transportation for field visits (approximately 50% or more of time in the field).
Must pass Easterseals Louisiana’s background check and driver’s license check.

Responsibilities

Complete quarterly visits, generating required units, if applicable, observation and monitoring, and monthly contacts.
Conduct and complete annual CPOC’s according to funder’s timelines.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate quarterly meetings with participants and providers.
Respond to participant changes in needs, completing/submitting appropriate paperwork.
Research, access, and link services.
Communicate and work with providers to ensure appropriate service provision.
Maintain all responsibilities and requirements regarding critical incidents.
Meet with supervisor for weekly supervision, consultation, and participant needs.
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
Attend and complete required training.
Support participants throughout emergent situations and all public emergencies including weather-related evacuations.
Act as a mandated reporter for child abuse or neglect.