This position is located in Alton, MO. Applicants must be willing to commute from a reasonable distance to this location on a daily basis. Potential candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or RN license.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Support Coordinator to join our team. As a Support Coordinator, you will be responsible for providing support to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities:
· MANAGES A CASELOAD OF MODERATE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY INVOLVING INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

· BUILDS AND MAINTAINS STRONG, TRUSTING, PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH CLIENT’S SERVED AND OTHERS INVOLVED WITH THAT PERSON.

· PREPARES CASE PROGRESS NOTES AND OTHER REPORTS CONCERNING THE CLIENT’S CARE.

· DEVELOPS, IN COOPERATION WITH OTHER STAFF, AN INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLAN FOR EACH CLIENT.

· ATTENDS INTER-DISCIPLINARY TEAM MEETINGS TO DISCUSS CLIENT CASES IN RELATION TO ELIGIBILITY, SUPPORT PLANS, PROGRESS, AND POSSIBLE CHANGES IN THE SERVICE PROGRAM.

· MATCHES THE UNIQUE SUPPORT NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES IN THE COMMUNITY.

· PREPARES PURCHASE OF SERVICE AND WAIVER PARTICIPATION AUTHORIZATIONS AND ARRANGES FOR CLIENTS TO ACCESS SERVICES.

· MONITORS SERVICES TO ENSURE THE TERMS OF AUTHORIZATION ARE BEING FULFILLED BY VENDOR, CHECK ON QUALITY OF SERVICES, AND REVIEW CLIENT PROGRESS.

· CONDUCTS CLIENT ASSESSMENTS INVOLVING THE USE OF SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATIONS.

· PERFORMS OTHER RELATED WORK AS ASSIGNED.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· INTRODUCTORY KNOWLEDGE OF CASE MANAGEMENT METHODS, PRINCIPLES, AND TECHNIQUES.

· INTRODUCTORY KNOWLEDGE OF VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

· ABILITY TO MANAGE A CASELOAD OF CLIENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILIITIES, KEEP SUPPORT PLANS CURRENT, AND TO MAINTAIN ACCURATE RECORDS.

· ABLITY TO COLLECT AND ANALYZE INFORMATION TO MAKE DECISIONS CONCERNING A CLIENT’S SUPPORT PLAN.

· ABILITY TO DEVELOP A LOGICAL, FEASIBLE, AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT PLAN FOR CLIENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

· ABILITY TO EVALUATE THE PROGRESS OF CLIENTS AND THE QUALITY OF THEIR SERVICE PROGRAMS.

· ABILITY TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY.

We offer competitive compensation. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role.

1. Any candidate seeking employment as a Support Coordinator must, minimally, meet the following educational standards:

a. A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.

b. A Registered Nurse license

2. Along with minimum qualifications Missouri has adopted Support Coordinator Core Competencies to ensure person-centered, consistent and quality support coordination is received across the state. A copy of Support Coordinator Core Competencies will be provided at the time of interview and will be attached to the policy manual.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.09 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case Management: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Alton, MO 65606 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person