NHTD / TBI Service Coordinator

The NHTD / TBI  Coordinator will assist the applicants and participants in obtaining and coordinating the services that are necessary to remain in or return to their home. The NHTD / TBI Coordinator will serve as the primary contact for the participant in the Waiver Program and will provide ongoing assessment and reevaluation of the participant's health and welfare, and a determination of what services are needed to maintain this individual within their home.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Development of Participant's service plan. This shall include, but not be limited to, completion of Individualized Service Plans and Plans of Protective Oversight (PP0); meeting with participants in order to gain an in-depth understanding of their goals; and meeting with significant individuals, as well as agencies, providing services in order to establish a comprehensive understanding of the participant's need for services

Act as the participant's advocate, provide unbiased assistance to the participant with the selection of providers, and where appropriate, assist the participant in locating a place to live in the community

Provide each participant a Waiver Contact List, as well as provide a review of this Contact List to assure it is correct, up-to-date and redistributed on an as-needed basis

Provide assistance to waiver participants in terms of implementing the plan, as well as reviewing its effectiveness

Coordination and scheduling of waiver and non-waiver services

Maintain consistent and open communication with the RRDS and waiver participants

Assure timely implementation of the approved service plan

Conduct face-to-face meetings with the waiver participant at least monthly to monitor health and welfare needs as he / she adjusts to the waiver program

Schedule team meetings 6 weeks prior to the end of the most recently approved Service Plan period and / or on an as needed basis and provide written summaries of the Team Meetings to all waiver providers

Maintain case records consistent with all contacts and necessary documentation

Maintain a tracking system that monitors all areas of compliance

Practices proper safety procedures and take precautions at all times in order to ensure their safety, as well as the safety of their coworkers

Reports all safety hazards or concerns to their Supervisor in a timely fashion

Comply with all company policies and procedures

Accepts any other responsibilities that management deems appropriate to the position

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree with two years of related experience regarding service coordination and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities and / or seniors

Knowledge of waiver services, as well as current knowledge of informal supports within the participants' communities

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits : Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Schedule : 8 hour shift

No weekends

Education :

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience :

NHTD / TBI : 1 year (Preferred)