Support Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Opportunities, Inc. seeks to ensure that all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are provided chances to build a broad range of skills, gain new knowledge, interact with their community and, most importantly, be provided a variety of inclusive opportunities within the communities where they work, recreate, and live. We provide excellence in vocational, social, and adaptive skill development to help adults with disabilities achieve their fullest potential for independence and self-confidence.

JOB SUMMARY :

The Support Coordinator is responsible for a caseload of between 25-30 people supported by Opportunities, Inc., and is the main point of contact for all people assigned. This position is supervised by a Program Manager and handles the coordination of information related to day­ to-day services with staff, people supported, CCSs, Community Providers, and any other team members for people supported. This position is responsible for the process of creating robust Person-Centered Plans(PCP) for people on the caseload. This includes ensuring that PCPs remain in compliance with State requirements and regularly communicating with team members regarding the strengths, needs, preferences, and desires of people in services. The Support Coordinator is expected to be knowledgeable regarding services offered through the Community Pathways Waiver and the Community Supports Waiver, particularly those services offered by Opportunities, Inc. This position is also responsible for the general coordination of services, ensuring that current PCP goals are known and implemented by Direct Support Staff, and that any additional items related to service needs are communicated with needed support staff.

Office Location : Hybrid Lanham

FLSA Classification : Exempt

Salary : $60,000 annually

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Community Engagement and Employment Services Coordination

• Act as the primary point of contact for people in services or parents, Coordinators of Community Services. other Provider Agencies, etc. or assigned people supported by Opportunities, Inc.
• Collaborate with Employment Specialists to review information related to people served to build an employment profile that focuses on how best to help achieve employment outcomes.
• As necessary, assist people in Opportunities, Inc.'s services with applying for jobs and following up with employers, as needed to support Employment Specialists. Provide coverage, as necessary, for the absence of Community Supports Professionals at any given time, while still maintaining and prioritizing regular duties. This includes the need to promote any transportation services needed for programming
• Communicate and coordinate with Employment Specialists to share pertinent information that ensures all needs related to employment are addressed, including Job development, on-site support, off-site support, follow-along support, etc.

General Service Coordination

people on the assignment list.

meaningful activities that promote skill-building and goal achievement.

Person-Centered Planning

QUALIFICATIONS AND DESIRED SKILLS :

preferred. Experience working in the I / DD field will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Prior experience working in LTSS and iCareManager preferred.

A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF A SUPPORT COORDINATOR

goals.

Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM