Pathways Coordinator

New Horizons, Serving Individuals with Special Needs•Los Angeles, CA

9d•$23 - $25

About The Position

Are you ready to make a difference in someone's life? THEN WE ARE LOOKING FOR YOU!!! New Horizons, a nonprofit serving special needs adults in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Thousand Oaks, and Ventura, for more than 60 years, seeks a self-starter to be a Pathways Coordinator at our Glendale campus. This will be a very rewarding experience for reliable people who have a passion to help others. Full Time, Non-Exempt Rate: $23-$25 per hour SUMMARY: Coordinates and oversees the day-to-day operations of the Pathways Program. Supervises Pathways Job Coaches, including overseeing implementation of and support for all department and agency trainings.

Requirements

Knowledge of the needs of persons with developmental disabilities and the ability to relate effectively with persons with disabilities and employers.
The individual must have a reliable vehicle, proof of insurance, a valid California Driver License, and a driving record acceptable to the agency’s insurance carrier.
Ability to read and interpret documents in English.
Ability to write reports and correspondence in English.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions in English from Members, staff, and employers.

Nice To Haves

College level course work in rehabilitation, human service or related field is preferred.
Direct experience working in a supported employment program is required.
At least two years direct experience working with adults with developmental disabilities is required.
Experience with Supported Employment
Experience with working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Experience supervising a team

Responsibilities

Forges and maintains relationships with a variety of local employment partners to ensure training opportunities for our Pathways Members.
Manages scheduling of Job Coaches and Members for Pathways programs.
Schedules agency vehicles in support of Pathways program.
Trains and supports ES staff and Members (as needed) with any computer or training related matters.
Completes Pathways monthly billing timely, correctly, and accurately.
When completing monthly billing, ensures that progress notes have been completed for hours billed.
Follow-up with Job Coaches to obtain missing progress notes.
Tracks the effective date of authorizations for services. Requests updated authorizations in sufficient time to avoid expiration. Follows-up with Regional Center, as required.
Assembles case record for newly employed Member.
Maintains case records up to CARF and funding source standards.
Attends all Member IPP meetings.
Maintains Member Database so that it is up-to-date and accurate.
Acts as a substitute Job Coach as needed.
Completes all paperwork, documentation, or progress notes timely and correctly.
Responsible for completing Member payroll in the Pathways program
Schedules and monitors Pathways Job Coach hour
Assists with case record reviews.
As needed, substitutes for absent Job Coaches and provides coaching to Members.
Attends all scheduled meetings and trainings.
Support the Agency’s mission and partners with others to accomplish the mission.
Maintains the highest professional and ethical standards at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.