Service Coordinator / Case Manager - Storm Lake

Hope Haven Inc. • Storm Lake, IA

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About The Position

Hope Haven is an accredited resource for disability services and advocacy. We offer service programs and support to meet a broad range of needs for children, adults, and families – from physical, mental, and intellectual to residential, vocational, and spiritual.
Hope Haven is growing and we're looking for a Service Coordinator to work within our children services. In this role, the Service Coordinator would act as the internal case manager by developing person-centered plans, leading teams and being an advocate for persons supported. This full-time position will serve Storm Lake, IA.

Requirements

• BA or BS degree in a Social work with 1 year of experience OR
• Bachelor of arts or science degree (psychology, sociology, education w special ed, ect) with at least 2 years of experience OR
• six years of experience within child residential care
• Ability to apply knowledge of mental, physical, and social impairments and their probable effect on personal, social, and community adjustment.
• Skills on supporting people to change maladaptive behavior.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written).
• Computer literate or have basic knowledge computer skills.
• Committed to the philosophy of integration.
• Valid Class C driver’s license required, unless driving a vehicle with a capacity of 8 or more, then a Class “D” license will be required and be an insurable driver with our insurance company.
• Clearance from all applicable background checks as required by service standards.
• Ability to pass a health assessment at time of hire and ability to maintain up to date health assessment as requested per regulations.
• Reliable Transportation.
• Provide proof of state minimum liability insurance coverage.
• Requires physical mobility to walk, stoop, stand, sit, and climb steps.

Responsibilities

• Receive referral packets.
• Arrange enrollment team from prospective support team (enrollment team will consist of a lead staff member from each prospective service area: community living, employment, day hab, mental health, other)
• Ensure completion of necessary assessments.
• Ensure support team meetings are scheduled initially and annually and additionally as needed.
• Lead the support teams in developing supports and services that focus on the person’s dreams, desires, and aspirations. Develop person-centered service plans.
• Create the service plan. Maintain well written, consistent, comprehensive, and up-to-date service plans.
• Ensure all supplemental pieces to the service plan are complete (including behavior support plan as needed, crisis intervention plan, rights restrictions).
• Lead the support team meetings.
• Provide training as necessary to assure that teaching procedures are clear to Direct Support Staff.
• Complete required reviews (i.e. Quarterly progress reports according to service plan, review of behavior support plan, and rights restrictions for Hab and ID services)
• Enroll and Discharge all clients in Credible. Keep reports in Credible up to date and maintain current information in the demographic data base.
• Be the custodian of the central file. Keep all records up to date in the central file.
• Complete annual central file reviews and monthly peer reviews.
• Be the contact person at Hope Haven for family members, case managers, and significant others. Act as liaison between these people and Hope Haven staff.
• Lead the support team in arranging/obtaining/maintaining funding for services including eligibility determination and ensure completion of all necessary paperwork required by regulatory and/or funding agencies and/or Hope Haven policies.

Benefits

• Health Insurance coverage by Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Free $15,000 Term Life Insurance Policy
• 403B Retirement Plan with 8% employer match after one year
• Flex Spending – put aside pretax dollars used for medical & dependent care reimbursement.
• Supplemental Benefits: Accident, Critical Illness, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Voluntary Life.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Temporary Medical Leave (TML)
• Holidays based on status of employment
• Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave
• Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• FMLA (Family Medical Leave Act)
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF Program)
• BVU Partnership Educational Benefits
• Pay on Demand with Dayforce Wallet

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level