Social Support Coordinator at New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc

Louisville, Kentucky, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

27.39

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Advocacy, Program Planning, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Regulatory Compliance, Transition Planning, Documentation, Transportation, Person-centered Planning, Medicaid Waiver Coordination, Communication

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

If you are compassionate, caregiving professional with a passion for helping adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve their best life, we have a place on our team for you! Our employees experience all the benefits of working for a company that values their employees by providing a robust incentive and benefits package: * Top Tier Health, Vision and Dental Insurance * Generous Paid Time Off * Tuition Assistance up to $5,000 per year * Retirement savings 401K with up to 5% company match * Employee Assistance, Free Wellness Clinic, Perks and More! Location Del Maria Community Home, 5512 Del Maria Way, Louisville KY 40291 Social Support Coordinator provides our individuals services related to program planning, services, and supports with proficiency and person-centered value. Required Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in human services related field. * One year of experience in Human Services. * Valid Driver’s license. * Must be able to pass Criminal background ( No Felony, No Pending Court Date) and Drug testing. Preferred Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in social work. * Three years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Position Type/ Typical Hours This is a full- time position(37.5hrs/wk), days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional flex hours, evening and/or weekend work may be required. Essential Functions * Ensure all Community Home residents are given ample and sufficient support and services necessary to ensure they can become an active member within the community, which will assist with enhancing all aspects of their lives. * Support and advocate for residents through admissions, transitions, placements, team meetings, day to day life and special projects. * Maintain personal contact with assigned residents and their families/guardians through providing counseling, arranging home visits, sending invitations to ILP meetings and conference calls, obtaining consents for treatment, and gaining approval of expenditures. * Assists individuals to become gainfully employed off-campus. Identify community opportunities for individuals to participate in that complement their Enrichment Center classes or interests and will facilitate the development of friendships. * Assists in transporting individuals to community outings, home visits, and transition visits. * Assist the Transition Department in the entire transition process in accordance with the Kentucky Transition Policy. This includes coordinating and accompanying residents on pre-choice visits, responding to referrals, input on the development of the Transition Plan, assist in providing transition education to families/guardians, and assist in completing applications related to Medicaid SCL waiver funding, 202B Disability determination and community support services. * Assist in providing resident staffing in the event of emergency staffing needs. * Must be able to participate in after hours on-call rotation. * Travel between assigned community homes required to cover client caseload. * Ensure compliance with all Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) regulations and all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. ---------------------------------------- While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements. New Vista prohibits discrimination and harassment against any applicant, employee or contractor based on sex, race, color, age, national or ethnic origin, religion, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, martial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, pregnancy, or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, working conditions, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, wage and salary administration, employee benefits and training. It is also the company’s policy to prohibit all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, encouraged another to complain, participated in an investigation into such complaints, or opposed unlawful discrimination.

Responsibilities

The Social Support Coordinator provides person-centered services, program planning, and advocacy for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They are responsible for maintaining contact with families, assisting with community integration, and ensuring compliance with ICF regulations.