OB POSTION SUMMARY: (NHTD) Service Coordinator
Salary Range: $37K- $44K +
Seeking NHTD Service Coordinator for the NYC Region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB-RELATED FUNCTIONS:
ü Conducts home visits to observe, assess, and engage participants in goal directed services.
ü Develop Individualized Service Plans with participants
ü Assist the waiver participant in implementing the plan, as well as reviewing its effectiveness.
ü Support and encourage the participant to increase his/her ability to problem-solve, be in control of life situations, and be independent.
ü Coordinate all service delivery within the program structure
ü Ensure the safety and well-being of participants in the community
ü Facilitate the relocation of participants return to the community from long term care facilities
ü Assist with locating affordable and appropriate housing
ü Provides culturally aware and sensitive services
ü Educate and support participants and their formal/informal support in accessing available community resources utilizing appropriate internal and external resources.
Qualifications for an SC:
A. Be an individual with a bachelor’s degree and two (2) years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors and knowledge about community resources; or
B. Be an individual with a High School Diploma with three (3) years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities and/or seniors and knowledge about community resources;
C. Bilingual a plus
D. Possess excellent oral and written skills
E. Ability to work on a computer
F. Must provide own transportation