Assistant Supports Coordinator at Gesher Human Services

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpersonal Skills, Documentation, Clerical Tasks, Communication, Data Entry, Person-Centered Planning, Referral Identification, Training Completion

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

DEPARTMENT: Bridges Supports Coordination Program SUPERVISOR: Director, Supports Coordination Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community. GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION Assist the Supports Coordinator in all areas of Person-Centered Plan including reviewing, documenting, and maintaining master files to ensure timely compliance in accordance with CARF, Department of Mental Health, Medicaid, or other funding source standards. QUALIFICATIONS Education: A minimum of an Associates Degree in Applied Science or related degree from an accredited college or university; and have a minimum of two years full-time responsible work experience in a human service agency; or be a high school graduate or have a certificate of completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test; AND have a minimum of four years full-time progressive work experience and responsibility in a human service agency. Other: 1. Work and/or life experience with individuals with developmental, emotional and/or physical impairments valued. 2. Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with participants, public and co-workers. 3. Composition skills sufficient to prepare required documentation. 4. Must be at least 21 years of age. 5. Valid Michigan driver’s license; driving record must be sufficient to meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier and will be run annually along with criminal background check, to comply with funding source requirements. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Under the supervision of a Supports coordinator, meet with persons served to monitor the implementation of the Person-Centered Plan and to review progress on goals and objectives, documented in monthly service notes. 2. Enter demographic, ability to pay and other data as required into the electronic medical record system. 3. Help to maintain master files and ensure timely compliance in accordance with CARF, Department of Mental Health, Medicaid, or other funding source standards. 4. Assist with clerical tasks such as filing, copying, compiling packets, as requested 5. Communicate with guardians, responsible relatives, caregivers and others involved in the life of the individual, as authorized. 6. Complete trainings as required by funding sources. 7. Identify and provide referrals as needed. 8. Driving participants in a personal or Agency vehicle as required. WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental conditions: * Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic). * Ability to work in a confined area. * Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period. Physical requirements: * While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, reach, stoop, kneel to install computer equipment. * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work. * Light to moderate lifting in required. Accommodation(s): As appropriate and fiscally reasonable. NON-EXEMPT This position is non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay in accordance with the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.” Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Assistant Supports Coordinator will assist the Supports Coordinator in implementing and monitoring the Person-Centered Plan for individuals served. This includes documenting progress, maintaining compliance with standards, and communicating with involved parties.