ECF CHOICES Support Coordinator (Davidson & Wilson County)

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ECF CHOICES is a program in Tennessee designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The program aims to help these individuals live as independently as possible and become employed within their communities. In this role, you will holistically support our members’ physical, behavioral, and social needs, helping them achieve their goals and live their dreams. ECF CHOICES plays a crucial role in the Tennessee community, and you will have the opportunity to positively impact numerous lives.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Must live in Davidson/ Wilson County or within 45 miles.
2 years of experience in the healthcare industry or in an operations type environment required.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or function in a team environment sharing responsibility, roles and accountability.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
Capacity to solve problems and manage multiple assignments with critical deadlines
Be organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks with exceptional work ethic.
Maintaining a valid driver’s license, auto insurance compliance with minimum liability requirements; as defined in the “Use of Non BCBST-Owned Vehicle” Policy (for employees driving personal or rental vehicles only); and maintaining an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR).

Nice To Haves

RN, with a preference that such individuals also have current Certification from the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association as a Certified Developmental Disabilities Nurse (CDDN) for RNs or a Developmental Disabilities Nurse (DDC) for LPNs, as applicable; Or B.S. in social work, nursing, education, human service or health care profession or other related field; Licensed Master Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker Preferred; Or meet the federal requirements for a Qualified Developmental (or Intellectual) Disabilities Professional (QDDP or QIDP); Or in lieu of a degree, have 5+ years’ experience as an independent Support Coordinator or case manager for service recipients in a 1915(c) HCBS Waiver and have completed Personal Outcome Measures Introduction and Assessment Workshop trainings as established by the Council on Quality and Leadership.
Must be a team player, be organized and have the ability to handle multiple projects
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Empower members by supporting their health and well-being.
Assist members in finding and maintaining competitive, integrated employment.
Navigate challenging relationships to ensure members receive necessary services.
Perform intake, enrollment, and ongoing assessments.
Develop and maintain Person-Centered Plans.
Monitor and maintain overall service provision.
Partnering with members and families to identify needed supports and direct services to meet personal goals for good health, employment and independent or community living.
Collaborates with a team of clinical and social support colleagues to meet the physical, behavioral health and long term service needs of each member.
Conduct thorough and objective face-to-face visits with and assess each members situation to determine current status and needs, including physical, behavioral, functional, psycho-social, financial, and employment and independent living expectations.
Utilizing criteria for authorizing appropriate home and community based services and confirm those services are being provided and that members needs are being met.