ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete quarterly visits, generating required units, if applicable, observation and monitoring, and monthly contacts
- Conduct and complete annual CPOC’s according to funder’s timelines
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate quarterly meetings with participants and providers.
- Respond to participant changes in needs, completing/submitting appropriate paperwork.
- Research, access, and link services
- Communicate and work with providers to ensure appropriate service provision.
- Maintain all responsibilities and requirements regarding critical incidents.
- Meet with supervisor for weekly supervision, consultation, and participant needs.
- Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
- Attend and complete required training.
- Support participants throughout emergent situations and all public emergencies including weather-related evacuations.
- This position is a mandated reporter. The Louisiana Children’s Code (Article 610) specifies that mandated reporters shall make reports immediately upon learning of incidents of child abuse or neglect.
Support Coordinator Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education AND two (2) years of paid post-degree experience in providing coordination services; 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) AND two (2) years of paid post degree experience in providing coordination services;
- 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) AND two (2) years of paid post degree experience in providing support coordination services;
- 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) AND two (2) years of paid post degree experience providing support coordination services.
- 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.
For more information about our organization and our programs, please visit our website at https://www.easterseals.com/louisiana/
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $33,500.00 - $34,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What is your qualifying degree? Do you have AT LEAST 16 hours in ONE of these fields: Sociology, Psychology, Education, Counseling, Social Services, Criminal Justice, Family & Participant Services?
- Do you have a clean driving record?
- This position is a home and community based position, and it requires you to drive to participants homes, do you have your own vehicle and current auto insurance?
Education:
Ability to Commute:
- Alexandria, LA 71301 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
