Support Coordinator
Company: Easterseals Louisiana Inc.
Location: Thibodaux
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.DescriptionMission & Vision:
Easterseals Louisiana is a non-profit organization whose mission is
to assist children and adults with physical and intellectual
disabilities achieve independence. It is our vision to be
recognized as an organization that transforms communities and
engages all members through quality service, knowledge and
compassion.Job Description: Support Coordination also known as Case
Management is a core specialty of our company supporting adults and
children living with physical, intellectual, and mental
disabilities. We need reliable and dedicated professionals (only
the best) to help us meet our mission and help our participants
lead the independent lives they deserve. Complete monthly home
visits/phone calls (currently virtual) and monitoring of services
monthly/quarterly progress reports. Conduct and completes annual
planning documents Plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings with
participants and service providers. Leverage technology to develop
plans of care and to participate in assessment certification
training. Respond to participant changes in needs,
completing/submitting the appropriate paperwork. Research, access,
and link services. Communicate and work with service providers to
ensure appropriate service provision. Maintain all responsibilities
and requirements in regard to incidents and reporting. Meet with
the supervisor for weekly supervision, consultation, and discussion
of participant needs. Attend and participate in weekly staff
meetings. Attend and participate in required training. Complete
intake work as needed. Our Support Coordinators may carry a
caseload of approximately 45 cases PROVIDES NEEDED ASSISTANCE OR
FILLS IN FOR OTHER SUPPORT COORDINATORS AS NECESSARY AND/OR
DIRECTED BY SUPERVISOR. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Qualifications
(please take note, we have no flexibility on degrees accepted.
These are conditions of our contractor): a Bachelor's Degree in
Social Services or Human Services related field OR a degree with at
least 16 hours in ONE area of Human Services (i.e. Sociology,
Psychology, Education, Counseling, Social Services, Family &
Participant Science, Rehabilitation Services, or equivalent.)
Reliable transportation so that you may make visits to the field to
conduct participant visits. These visits are generally held in the
home of the participant. You may anticipate about 50% or more of
your time will be in the field on home visits. Easterseals
Louisiana is a Drug-Free Workplace, pre-employment and random drug
tests will be administered. Will be required to pass Easterseals
Louisiana's background check and driver's license check Those who
do not choose to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination,
will be required to follow agency protocols.Salary:$28,000-30,000It
is important that Support Coordinator employees understand, barring
accommodation, their commitment to our participant (client), and
the team is in part shown through good attendance. Easterseals
Louisiana makes hiring and employment decisions without regard to
age, the color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity,
genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race,
ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status,
status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected
groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive
orders. All employees must pass background and drug screenLOCATION:
LA, ThibodauxPI177569942
Keywords: Easterseals Louisiana Inc., New Orleans , Support Coordinator, Other , Thibodaux, Louisiana
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