Supports Coordinator Developmental Disabilities

The Guidance Center•Southgate, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Guidance Center is a recognized leader providing a broad range of services to help children, adults, and families since 1958. With 25 programs, we offer treatment, prevention, growth, and education services to over 14,200 people annually. The Supports Coordinator Developmental Disabilities is responsible for ensuring all service needs of a person receiving services are met by providing linking, coordinating, monitoring, advocating, negotiating, and referral services. This role involves ensuring the creation of the Person Centered Plan, completing necessary documentation (excluding Integrated Health Assessments), and monitoring established goals and treatment plan implementation. Regular working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with an expectation of four hours per week after 5:00 PM. Hours may be adjusted to include weekends based on program and client needs.

Requirements

Must possess a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field including but not limited to Social Work, Counseling and Psychology.
At least seven (7) months of experience in the area of intellectual and/or developmental disabilities is required.
Must have MDHHS Central Registry and Police clearance.
Valid chauffeur’s license and favorable driving record is required. Candidates who do not have a chauffeur's license may still apply but must acquire one by the end of their first month of employment.
A nonjudgmental approach that reflects cultural competency and sensitivity to the unique needs and diverse experiences of individual families.
The ability to engage and maintain clinical relationships with families.
The ability to develop collaborative relationships with other providers.
Effective interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to assess and intervene within complex family and community systems.
A willingness to be flexible, patient and creative.

Nice To Haves

Home and/or community-based service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops timely and complete individualized plans of service based on the comprehensive assessment which includes goals established by all appropriate disciplines
Coordinates and completes all necessary referrals on behalf of client
Completes all required paperwork within program standards and expectations
Meets on-going productivity standards
Monitors all services provided on behalf of client
Monitors satisfaction with services
Provides family training and crisis intervention as appropriate
Completes peer audits as assigned and timely submits results to supervisor
Provides resource development and shares with peers in an attempt to reduce the amount of service gaps
Develops and maintain written records necessary for professional practice as defined by agency standards.
Provides outreach services to individuals and their families in their respective locales and/or homes as appropriate to their unit’s function
Provides community education services as required in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities, social work, counseling, psychology.
Participates in meetings as required including but not limited to: supervision, team meetings and case consultations
Follows all agency policies including but not limited to: The Guidance Center’s professional code of ethics
Represents The Guidance Center in the community
Must complete 24 hours of program and/or position specific training on an annual basis.
Other duties as assigned