Ocdd Support Coordinator
Company: Easterseals Louisiana Inc.
Location: Alexandria
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
EOE STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status or any other
characteristic protected by law.DescriptionEasterseals Louisiana
(ESL) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to change the
way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound,
positive differences in people's lives everyday. Established in
1951, our organization supports over 8,600 individuals (whom we
refer to as Participants) with a variety of disabilities. A leading
provider of supports to individuals with disabilities, ESL has
physical locations in 8 regions of Louisiana and our array of
programs include; support coordination (case management) for
children, adults, and aging participants, a wide range of
behavioral health and housing supports, early intervention programs
for infants and toddlers, and The Chartwell Center for children and
young adults with Autism in New Orleans.Because we support so many
participants with a range of needs, we have learned that disability
looks different for everyone, and it is our goal to support our
participants so that they may thrive and live their lives to their
fullest potential. We strive to make a life of purpose and
independence possible for our participants through our commitment
to quality support, innovative service offerings, and continuous
organizational evolution. We are seeking mission-driven individuals
to join our team, who will help us support our participants as they
work to achieve their goals.Our Support Coordinators (case
managers) who serve the OCDD (Office of Citizens with Developmental
Disabilities) population, serve a caseload of about 35-45
participants. These participants live in their homes and
communities and receive support (which can be physical, medical,
educational, or vocational) to assist them to remain in their
desired settings. The primary role of the Support Coordinator is to
plan, organize, implement, and monitor the in-home and community
based services and support the participant receives.All new hires
complete an initial training program of about 6 weeks. During this
time you will learn how to plan, schedule, and coordinate services
to meet our participants' needs. Learning about the OCDD service
system and requirements, making monthly calls, quarterly visits,
and annual CPOCs (Comprehensive Plan of Care) are all
responsibilities our SCs have, along with maintaining any pertinent
medical and health information for your assigned participants.
Support Coordinators must be agile and responsive in their ability
to meet the changing needs of participants and service provision
requirements. Support Coordinators are also responsible for the
support of participants throughout emergent situations and all
public emergencies including weather related evacuations. While
this position is a hybrid office and remote work, for the first
90-day you will be required to be in the office full time. POSITION
REQUIREMENTS: This role requires providing supports in a home and
community-based setting, so it is vital that you have a reliable
form of transportation to visit participants in their homes.
Support Coordinators must be able to use web-based applications,
such as the Google Workspace applications, and Microsoft Word
programs.A bachelor's degree in social or human services is
required for this position. If you have a bachelor's degree in
another field you must have at least 16 hours of social or human
services within your bachelor's degree. Successfully passing a
background check and drug screening are required for this
position.Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision & Retirement Benefits
Life Insurance 100% Company Paid Short Term Disability Paid Time
off after 90-days Employee Referral Program Paid Holidays start at
hire Qualifications: A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Social Work
from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education;
or A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Nursing (RN) currently
licensed in Louisiana (one year of paid experience as a licensed RN
will substitute for the degree) or A Bachelor's or Master's Degree
in a Human Service related field (i.e. psychology, education,
counseling, social services, sociology, philosophy, family and
participant sciences, criminal justice, rehabilitation services,
substance abuse treatment, gerontology, and vocational
rehabilitation) or A Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts or General
Studies with a concentration of at least 16 hours in one of the
following fields (i.e. psychology, education, counseling, social
services, sociology, philosophy, family and participant sciences,
criminal justice, rehabilitation services, substance abuse
treatment, gerontology, and or vocational rehabilitation) Two (2)
years of paid post degree experience in providing support
coordination services preferred Reliable transportation so that you
may make visits to the field to conduct participant visits. These
visits are generally held in the home of the participant. You may
anticipate about 50% or more of your time will be in the field on
home visits. The employee must be able to operate a computer and
use web-based applications. Easterseals Louisiana is a Drug-Free
Workplace, pre-employment and random drug tests will be
administered. Will be required to pass Easterseals Louisiana's
background check and driver's license check Those who do not choose
to be vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination, will be required
to follow agency protocols. It is important to support coordination
that employees understand that, barring accommodation, their
commitment to our participant, and the waiver program group
includes participation in office schedules and good attendance.
Salary:$33,500-34.500 Easterseals makes hiring and employment
decisions without regard to age, the color of skin, disability,
gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital
status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic
violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal
and State Laws and executive orders.LOCATION: LA,
AlexandriaPI201905909
Keywords: Easterseals Louisiana Inc., Alexandria , Ocdd Support Coordinator, Other , Alexandria, Louisiana
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