Nonprofit Service Coordinator – Remote
Lakeshore Talent
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Lakeshore Talent is currently seeking a remote Service Coordinator for one of their clients, a nonprofit organization based in Denver, CO. This is a remote position that requires driving to meet clients and their location, paying $21.64 and is eligible for a raise after 6 months up to $24.04/hr. Candidates must live in Colorado and be comfortable working at home and out in the community.
Background Check and proof of COVID Vaccination required upon hire.
Job Description:
Service Coordinators plan, coordinate, and monitor services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Individuals may receive support through a variety of waivers and state funding including; HCBS-DD, HCBS-SLS, HCBS-CWA, HCBS-CES and State SLS.
Essential Duties:
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Provides Targeted Case Management functions, including billing through contact notes
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Facilitates, writes, and monitors annual service plans for individuals with developmental disabilities
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Initiates and writes referrals for services
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Provides assistance with service and support placements
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May assist in transfers and placements to new waiver programs as needed
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Communicates effectively with clients, families, agency staff and others to obtain positive outcomes
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Reviews, responds, and provides follow up regarding any client paperwork
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Provides information and knowledge about the waiver programs to the client and their team
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Completes face-to-face visits with individuals in the community and at their homes
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Serves as a mediator and helps to resolve conflict as it relates to the individual’s service plan
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Advocates for the best interest of the client
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Conveys a positive and professional image of the organization to others
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Performs other duties as assigned
Essential Functions:
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Assesses client’s or family’s needs and functional eligibility for services.
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Actively communicate and facilitate transdisciplinary review of service plans with ID/D clients, caregivers, families, stakeholders, advocates and providers.
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Works with clients, families and appropriate community agencies to coordinate and facilitate services for clients.
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Ability to meet/work with clients in a variety of settings.
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Participates in planning treatment programs and in dispositional and discharge plans.
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Maintains family/caregiver contact regarding client adjustments.
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Attends and testifies at court proceedings
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Attends staff, team and department meetings.
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Attends in-services, staffing and other meetings with supervisor’s approval. May be appointed to committees.
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Participates in agency and community planning and education.
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Develops and maintains client case records, plans and reports.
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Ability to drive personal vehicle
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Lift and/or carry 20 lbs.
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Sit, stand and walk for reasonable periods of time.
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Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
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Performs related work as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (or related field) or five years working with people with developmental disabilities and their families or a combination of education and experience.
- Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation, and a proven ability to safely drive personal vehicle without exposing company to serious liability risks
- Ability to receive, process, and maintain information through oral and written communication effectively