Service Coordinator
Monsey, NY
$65,000 - $70,000
The role of the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) & Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Service Coordinator is to coordinate services for individuals with a traumatic brain injury or who require nursing home level care (such as individuals with: stroke, dementia, etc.) Service Coordination is an individually designed intervention which provides primary assistance to the waiver applicant/participant in gaining access to needed waiver and Medicaid State Plan services, as well as other local, state and federally funded educational, vocational, social, medical and any other services.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the participant (and others involved) to develop and write the Service Plan.
- Assist the participant to complete the Plan of Protective Oversight
- Assist the participant in implementing the plan, assuring that it is implemented appropriately, as well as reviewing its’ effectiveness.
- Support and encourage the waiver participant to increase his/her ability to problem solve, be in control of life situations and increase independence.
- Work with all waiver and non-waiver providers to ensure that all services are delivered without any interruptions.
- Be an effective advocate for the participant
- Meet with the participant monthly and as needed
- Maintain required documents
- Attend trainings and meetings as required
- Participate in professional activities to improve personal skills and knowledge.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Possess strong writing and communication skills
- Must be compassionate, sensitive when dealing with people
- Organized and detail oriented with ability to stay on top of work
- Motivated, positive attitude
Required Qualifications:
BA degree or MA degree, with additional years of experience in this field