Support Coordinators, Liberty Resources

Posted by on August 12, 2013

Support Coordinators for the Phila PA and Allentown PA locations, Liberty Resources, Inc.
Posted on: July 9, 2013

Job description
LRI is a non-profit, consumer driven organization that advocates & promotes Independent Living for persons with disabilities. More than 51% of our Board as well as 51% of our employees are persons with disabilities. LRI is committed to affirmative action to ensure that individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are members of traditionally under-represented groups, receive full access to LRI including employment opportunities. In addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, LRI strives to affirmatively hire & promote individuals in protected classes, including those with disabilities throughout the organization.

Summary:

This position provides direct services to consumers. It ensures consumers receive the services needed to live, learn, work and socialize in their communities. This includes the ability to identify, provide and maintain regular supports to assure continuity of care while maintaining compliance with all contract and funding regulations.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work is performed both in an office setting (50%) and in the field (50%). Employee may be asked to attend meetings outside of the primary worksite. This position has physical requirements which may include but are not limited to:

• The operation of basic office equipment such as a copier, fax machine, computer, keyboard, calculator, telephone;
• The ability to frequently sit, stand, bend, lift, carry, push and pull (20 lbs.) with or without reasonable accommodations to perform the essential responsibilities of the position;
• Travel either by personal vehicle or public transportation to local and regional destinations (at least 50% of the time) to perform the essential responsibilities of the position. In some situations, national travel may be requested or required.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist consumers in meeting eligibility requirements by analyzing and collaboratively determining their service needs, establishing goals, and formulating individualized service plans.
• Advocate for and represent consumers, who request support and for those who are unable to advocate for themselves.
• Initiate, prepare, facilitate, monitor and provide ongoing oversight of consumer service plans, transitional services, eligibility requirements, individual progress, and facilitation of enrollment in Medicaid Home and Community-based waiver programs to ensure timely and effective services for consumers assigned.
• Participates in quality assurance activities; contributes to and recommends program enhancements; and supports consumer groups as assigned.
• Represent Liberty Resources, Inc. at community functions and meetings as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by at least 12 college-level credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or another behavioral science.

Supports Coordinators must have at least 40 hours of training within the first year of service, which includes at least the following trainings:

• Conducting a person-centered assessment.
• Developing and modifying a participant’s service plan.
• Utilizing HCBS’s data systems (HCSIS).
• Improving communication skills.
• Acquiring conflict resolution skills.
• Completing documentation.
• Understanding the disabilities of participants served.
• Supports Coordinators shall have at least 20 hours of training annually that includes the trainings above.

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