Social Support Coordinator
About The Position
Social Support Coordinator provides our individuals services related to program planning, services, and supports with proficiency and person-centered value. Ensure all Community Home residents are given ample and sufficient support and services necessary to ensure they can become an active member within the community, which will assist with enhancing all aspects of their lives. Support and advocate for residents through admissions, transitions, placements, team meetings, day to day life and special projects. Maintain personal contact with assigned residents and their families/guardians through providing counseling, arranging home visits, sending invitations to ILP meetings and conference calls, obtaining consents for treatment, and gaining approval of expenditures. Assists individuals to become gainfully employed off-campus. Identify community opportunities for individuals to participate in that complement their Enrichment Center classes or interests and will facilitate the development of friendships. Assists in transporting individuals to community outings, home visits, and transition visits. Assist the Transition Department in the entire transition process in accordance with the Kentucky Transition Policy. This includes coordinating and accompanying residents on pre-choice visits, responding to referrals, input on the development of the Transition Plan, assist in providing transition education to families/guardians, and assist in completing applications related to Medicaid SCL waiver funding, 202B Disability determination and community support services. Assist in providing resident staffing in the in the event of emergency staffing needs. Must be able to participate in after hours on-call rotation. Travel between assigned community homes required to cover client caseload. Ensure compliance with all Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) regulations and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services related field.
- One year of experience in Human Services.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Must be able to pass Criminal background ( No Felony, No Pending Court Date) and Drug testing.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in social work.
- Three years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all Community Home residents are given ample and sufficient support and services necessary to ensure they can become an active member within the community, which will assist with enhancing all aspects of their lives.
- Support and advocate for residents through admissions, transitions, placements, team meetings, day to day life and special projects.
- Maintain personal contact with assigned residents and their families/guardians through providing counseling, arranging home visits, sending invitations to ILP meetings and conference calls, obtaining consents for treatment, and gaining approval of expenditures.
- Assists individuals to become gainfully employed off-campus. Identify community opportunities for individuals to participate in that complement their Enrichment Center classes or interests and will facilitate the development of friendships.
- Assists in transporting individuals to community outings, home visits, and transition visits.
- Assist the Transition Department in the entire transition process in accordance with the Kentucky Transition Policy. This includes coordinating and accompanying residents on pre-choice visits, responding to referrals, input on the development of the Transition Plan, assist in providing transition education to families/guardians, and assist in completing applications related to Medicaid SCL waiver funding, 202B Disability determination and community support services.
- Assist in providing resident staffing in the event of emergency staffing needs.
- Must be able to participate in after hours on-call rotation.
- Travel between assigned community homes required to cover client caseload.
- Ensure compliance with all Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) regulations and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
Benefits
- Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year
- Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match
- Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
