| WCSI Position Title: | Supports Coordinator |
| Position Classification: | Caseworker 2 |
| MCR Code: | W3001 |
| Department: | IDD |
| Supervisor: | SC Supervisor |
| Position Status: | Full-Time/Regular/Non-Exempt |
| Prepared Date: | 03/07/2022 |
Summary
This is a
full-time non-exempt position that is responsible for the ongoing assessment of
consumer needs and the development, preparation, and implementation of a
comprehensive Individual Support Plan. Primary work hours will be Monday
through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm with a 1/2 hour lunch (37.5 hrs/week) unless
otherwise agreed upon. The position is responsible for locating, coordinating,
and monitoring services to include incident management, service linkage, crisis
intervention, and consumer advocacy. The tasks are carried out within the
principles and philosophy of Self-Determination, Positive Approaches, and
Everyday Lives. Works as an interdisciplinary team member. Completes and
maintains all records and other relevant paperwork accurately and promptly.
Adheres to the philosophies of the agency as it applies to Quality Assurance.
As with all
WCSI positions, it is the expectation that employees adhere to WCSI, County,
State and Federal guidelines, regulation, policies and laws which govern the
business and service of WCSI.
This position
requires the employee to perform their daily job duties and responsibilities in
an unstructured work environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Include the following, (other duties may be assigned as deemed necessary by management):
:
Assessment:
Assess consumer
needs utilizing assessment tools such as Prioritization of Urgency of Needs for
Services, Personal Plan Information, and Adaptive Behavior Assessment Scales,
consumer and/or collateral interview, and review of educational, clinical, and
social information. Needs assessment will consider current and historical
information.
Individual
Support Plan:
Develops, prepares,
and implements a comprehensive Individual Support Plan which includes outcomes
based on consumer needs and desires, provider and team input. Outcomes are
strength oriented and all services are linked to an outcome.
Regulations:
Adhere with
Targeted Service Management regulations. A current comprehensive plan must be
completed and updated at least annually. Adhere to Waiver Regulations to
include the Individual Support Plan and Monitoring Requirements.
Locating,
Coordinating, and Monitoring:
Responsibilities
include assessing needs, making necessary referrals for services and for community/generic
resources, and monitoring the provision of services and the overall health,
safety, and satisfaction of the individuals whom they serve. Problem solving
techniques are utilized as well. Required to complete service preference when
applicable, make referrals for Behavioral Health
Services, and
update the POMS Consumer Registry and Quarterly Update Status Forms.
Responsible to complete appropriate authorizations.
Home and Community Service
Information System (HCSIS):
Possess the necessary computer skills in order to successfully navigate
the web-based system. Responsible for developing the Individual Support Plan
including outcome development. Responsible for completing critical revisions
and budget information. Complete necessary monitoring requirements per
regulations and enter the monitoring information into HCSIS. Document in HCSIS
case note format all case activity for a particular individual. Complete and
update demographic information for each individual. Responsible for Incident
Management which includes recognizing an incident, ensuring health and safety
of the individual, completing necessary reports in HCSIS, and monitoring the
follow through surrounding a particular incident.
Advocacy:
Advocates for the consumer to ensure responsiveness from natural,
community, generic, and specialized services. Advocacy includes providing
information, removing barriers, and creating options for resolving problems.
Documentation:
Maintain records and document contacts with consumers. Maintains
documentation for compliance and regulations. Completes Waiver Packet when
funding is identified and also maintains re-certification documentation
annually. Completes paperwork and other program related material in an
efficient manner. Consistently maintain
service provisions in accordance with the department standard, as established
by WCSI.
Professional/Technical
Responsibilities:
Extensive knowledge
of theories, principles, and techniques related to service obtained by
attending necessary training and accessing current information in the field. Possess
the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
consumers, associates, and agency personnel. Possess knowledge of community
resources and have an ability to facilitate meetings and professionally
represent the agency. Acts as a liaison to other service systems.
Other Duties
This position
may be required to perform other duties, as may be assigned by a Supports
Coordinator Supervisor or management staff.
Supervisor Responsibility
This position has no supervisory
responsibilities. The Supports Coordinator reports directly to the IDD Supervisor
and may take direction from the IDD Director and/or the Executive Director.
Qualifications
:
Education and/or Experience:
A bachelor’s degree, which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science OR;
Two years’ experience as a County Social Service Aide 3 and two years of college level course work, which include at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social service OR;
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social service* and one year of experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions OR;
A combination of 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science and two years’ professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling psychology, school psychology, social work or health and rehabilitative services.
Language Skills:
Strong Interpersonal skills, effective oral and written communication skills.
Certificates, Registrations, Licenses:
Valid PA Driver’s License, Proof of Valid Auto Insurance, Act 34 (Criminal Record), and Act 33 (Child Abuse) and FBI Clearance. There will be monthly screenings of PA Medicheck List, LEIE (List of Excluded Individuals/Entities) and SAM (System for Award Management).
Other:
This position requires the availability and utilization of the employee’s personal vehicle, for purposes of transportation to and from work appointments. Transportation of clients in personal vehicles is not permitted, as agency vehicles are available for this purpose.
As a requirement of employment, certain personal information (Birth Date, Driver’s License, Diplomas, Transcripts, etc.) can be shared in a confidential communication as related to regulations, licensure and/or insurance carrier contracts.
As with all WCSI positions, this position will adhere to all random drug screening requirements, as set forth by WCSI Policy.
ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL and MENTAL CONDITIONS
Physical/Mental Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a motor vehicle, sit, stand, walk, bend and lift objects of up to 10 pounds. The employee regularly uses a computer, phone, fax, copier and other essential office equipment to carry out daily work assignments.
Substantial problem solving in response to urgent/emergency situations, which may require immediate action. Ability to apply principles of leadership and management in daily practice.
Work Environment:
The services of this job are community based. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to a combination of office and outside/travel conditions and regularly exposed to moderate levels of noise. Exposure to outside weather conditions will exist. The work environment for this position requires the employee to have the skills and ability to perform their daily job duties and responsibilities in an unstructured work environment.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is WCSI’s business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with disabilities.
This position description is not an employment agreement or contract, but rather a description of the expectations of job duties and responsibilities as assigned to this position. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this position description and the position classification, at any time without prior notice.
