Service Coordinator - HCS

Description

The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD ("The HARRIS CENTER") is looking for a Service Coordinator to join our team.

This person is responsible for providing assistance to individuals with intellectual disabilities in gaining access to services and supports utilizing a person directed planning process to achieve their desired outcomes.

Services and supports may include waiver programs

medical

psychiatric

residential

financial

and a wide array of social services in the community.

Provides service monitoring through contacts with consumers

Legally Authorized Representatives

program providers and collaterals.

The ideal candidate will display compassion

education

proficiency and experience while assisting the patient.

This critical role assists in creating and managing nursing care plans and will participate in the evaluation of current and future medical needs of the patient.

What you will do:


* Complete all assessments as specified per department policy and procedural guidelines


* Based on consumer needs

monitor client at a minimum of a quarterly basis


* Update consumer files as needed


* All documentation is completed within established timelines


* Complies with all safety

health

and training requirements

What qualifications you will need:


* Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social

behavioral

or human service field

including but not limited to: psychology

social work

medicine

nursing

rehabilitation

counseling

sociology

human development

gerontology

educational psychology

education

and criminal justice.


* Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and be insurable under Agency policy.


* Minimum of one year experience in the human services field.


* Experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities preferred.


* Must possess effective written

verbal communication

and organizational skills.


* Must be able to work autonomously in a fast paced environment.


* Effectively communicates and works with consumers

family members

visitors and fellow employees in a manner that demonstrates knowledge of cultural diversities.

What we have to offer:

The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary

excellent benefits package

retirement plans with company matching

prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual

outstanding wellness programs and professional development.

Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code

corporate discounts

and gym memberships.

New hire referral bonus

discounts are also available on an optional basis.

These include mobile phone service

fitness centers and other wellness amenities.

What else you should know:

This posting is associated with position #1347

Field Based / Reports to Southwest ...