- Assist individuals and families to link with requested service providers and activities in the home community.
- Support participants, representatives and managing employers who direct their own waiver services by providing direct assistance toward their responsibilities including ongoing information about the responsibilities of self-direction.
- Ensure the appropriate development of person centered plans and the implementation of these plans
- Complete all required documentation to ensure local, state, federal and Agency requirements are met.
- Collaborate with MCO and other entities to ensure supports are developed based on wishes and desires of individual and family.
- Ensure necessary authorizations are in place before supports begin or continue.
- Promote team and employee interaction and communication.
- Maintain awareness of successes, problems, and general attitudes of the individuals, their employers, and the community.
- Coordinate the scheduling of services and the implementation of supports including coordinating with the Agency with Choice and Employee of Record, if these models are selected by the participant.
- Be available for families and Service Providers in times of emergencies.
- Provide advocacy for individuals in all areas of life, when the Individual Service Plan identifies the need.
- Train individuals on the process of self-direction when the Individual Service Plan identifies the need.
- Maintain an awareness and presence in the communities being served to identify potential activities or other natural supports potentials for individuals being served.
- Maintain records in compliance with the MCO and ESUCP’s Quality Management requirements.
Educational Background:
High School diploma or high school equivalency (GED). A College degree preferred in the human service field.
Skills/Experience:
- A minimum of one year of documented experience working with individuals with the population served.
- A valid, unrestricted North Carolina/equivalent driver’s license, good driving record and possess current, unrestricted auto insurance.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 6 2018
Active Until:
Feb 6 2018
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit