Habilitation Coordinator

Description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• assessing/reassessing, developing, coordinating, and monitoring specialized services for individuals living in nursing facility diagnosed with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD);
• Meeting face to face with each individually monthly
• Facilitating in-person meetings for each individual at least quarterly;
• Being highly organized to meet strict timelines for documentation;
• Identifying alternate placement options when applicable;
• Negotiating and advocating for individuals;
• Developing effective working relationships with the individuals, family members, nursing facility staff, and other service providers;
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Being part of a team;
• Traveling to Ellis, Kaufman counties (and occasionally within the 12 county service area)
• Conducting PASRR evaluations as needed
• Working from designated office, home, and in the field (nursing facilities in designated area)

Salary: $19.00

Work Schedule: 8-5 (Mon-Fri)

Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include:

• Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
• Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
• Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Wellness Program
• 12 Paid Holidays per Year
• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate 
• 2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year

Education: 

Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field, such as psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, or criminal justice.

Work Experience: 

• 1 year of experience working with individuals who have intellectual or developmental disabilities. 
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and DSMV
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Bilingual skills a plus (English, Spanish)

Travel Required

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