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Supports Coordinator - Fee For Service

Merakey
Scranton, PA
Category Customer Service
Job Description
Role Overview

We are seeking a Supports Coordinator to join our team at our program in Susquehanna County, Lackawanna County and/or surrounding counties in Pennsylvania. The Supports Coordinator will assist and support individuals in maximizing their "everyday life" by identifying individual's needs, strengths, lifetime goals, and preferences in services/supports.

What You Will Do

The main function of this position is to assist each individual in the development of their individual service plan, based on the results of assessments designed to develop outcomes appropriate to the individual's "personal vision."

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will collaborate with individuals, families, and providers to ensure individuals are living their best life, and will have the responsibility of maintaining regular communication and contact with each individual to ensure that all aspects of needed/necessary supports are intact.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Two years of college (including earning an associate degree) with 12 eligible credits AND two years' experience in a position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
  • 12 eligible credits AND three years' experience in a position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans
  • Competitive compensation plans
  • Work/Life balance
  • Flexible schedules
  • Cell phone discount plan
  • Employee referral bonuses
  • Tuition reimbursement
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