Supports Coordinator

Merakey • Archbald, PA

14h • $22

About The Position

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an
extraordinary team? At Tri-Valley Care Inc./Merakey, we put heart and soul into
everything we do. We are seeking a Supports Coordinator to join our team at our
program in Susquehanna County, Lackawanna County and/or surrounding counties in
Pennsylvania.

Our Supports Coordinator will be responsible for a caseload in Lackawanna,
Susquehanna, and/or surrounding counties in Pennsylvania. The main function of
this position is to assist and support the individuals in maximizing their
“everyday life” by identifying individual’s needs, strengths, lifetime goals,
and preferences in services/supports.

The principles and practices of Positive Approaches and Self-Determination will
be the driving influences in the provision of support services/supports. The
ideal candidate will collaborate with individuals, families, and providers to
ensure individuals are living their best life.

The person in this position will have the responsibility of assisting
individuals in the development of their individual service plan, based on the
results of assessments designed to develop outcomes appropriate to the
individual's "personal vision." The person in this position will maintain
regular communication and contact with individuals to ensure that all aspects
of needed/necessary support are intact.

Flexibility of time and work hours is necessary in this position. There may be
a need for evening and/or weekend hours, depending on the needs of the
individuals receiving support.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science.
• Two years of college (including earning an associate degree) with 12 eligible credits AND two years’ experience in a position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• 12 eligible credits AND three years’ experience in a position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
• A combination of 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science and two years’ professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling psychology, school psychology, social work or health and rehabilitative services.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support the individuals in maximizing their “everyday life” by identifying individual’s needs, strengths, lifetime goals, and preferences in services/supports.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, and providers to ensure individuals are living their best life.
• Assist individuals in the development of their individual service plan, based on the results of assessments designed to develop outcomes appropriate to the individual's "personal vision."
• Maintain regular communication and contact with individuals to ensure that all aspects of needed/necessary support are intact.

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance).
• Access to Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services (for FFS employees working at least 170 hours per quarter).
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees