Provider Service Coordinator

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are actively seeking a Full-Time Provider Service Coordinator in El Paso, TX. The Provider Service Coordinator (PSC) assesses the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and identifies potential support services. The PSC is responsible for coordinating support services that promote the learning and development of physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. 

Salary Range; $44,000 Annually 

• Advocate for the needs and choices of individuals in our care
• Assist with determining appropriate support services during the placement and transition process
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an 
  interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Develop and monitor training goals and objectives that align with the ISP/PCP
• Communicate with the families and guardians of individuals we support as needed
• Identify, develop, and coordinate community resources and support
• Initiate level of care assessments when an individual has experienced a significant change in 
  their ability to function independently in the community
• Submit required documentation to maintain eligibility for government assistance programs
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Serve as an active member on each individual’s planning team
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• May perform the role of direct support professional as necessary when staffing needs arise

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with two years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; May be required in some states
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Team-oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

Working Conditions

• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases