Supports Coordinator

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo • Kalamazoo, MI

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo is hiring a full-time Supports Coordinator to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role coordinates access to basic needs, medical and dental care, entitlements, and culturally responsive clinical services; facilitates pre-planning and the development of person-centered plans based on individual and family choices, needs, and desires; and monitors plan implementation. The Supports Coordinator also brokers or requests authorization for services, helps individuals connect with public and community resources and natural supports, and builds mutual, trusting, and supportive relationships with the people served. After successful completion of the introductory period, the position may telecommute one day per week.

The role involves travel throughout the Kalamazoo area and work in an office environment. Physical demands include prolonged sitting and standing, occasional light lifting up to 25 pounds, and occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending. The position requires hand and/or eye/hand/foot coordination and extended computer-screen use. Possible exposures include bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience working with adults with intellectual developmental disabilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related human services field.
• QIDP required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Availability of a vehicle.
• Experience with Microsoft applications.
• Excellent writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical licensure: LBSW, LLBSW, LLMSW, TLLP, LLPC, or RSST is preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are invited to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist in linking, coordinating, and securing basic needs, medical and dental care, entitlements, and culturally responsive clinical services.
• Facilitate and coordinate pre-planning and the development of person-centered plans based on individual and family choices, needs, and desires.
• Supervise and monitor implementation of person-centered plans.
• Broker services and/or request service authorizations as needed.
• Provide information and help individuals connect with public and community services, resources, and natural supports.
• Create mutual, trusting, and supportive relationships with individuals served.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Retirement plans.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Prorated Personal Time.
• 23 days of PTO.
• Opportunity to earn additional PTO hours through participation in the wellness program.
• Work/life balance and ongoing education for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time