State Services Coordinator- Region 1 Field Office- Cumming Position Available In Forsyth, Georgia

State Services Coordinator•Region 1 Field Office•Cumming 3.3 3.3 out of 5 stars Cumming, GA 30041

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Requisition ID:

SOC0F6

D Number of Openings:

1

Shift:

Day Job Posting End Date:

Jul 24, 2025

Job Title:

State Services Coordinator•Region 1 Field Office•

Cumming Pay Grade:

I Workplace:

Remote Travel:

Regular travel within assigned counties:

Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, and White Job Summary:

The candidate chosen for this position will perform the duties listed below in multiple counties in Georgia. The position is field based, with supervision from the Regional Field Office. State Service Coordinators develop service plans with and monitor services for Individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) who have been screened and determined eligible for State Funded Services. State Services Coordinators are assigned specific counties/provider locations, and under general supervision, will perform the following duties for Individuals on their caseloads: Communicates with individuals in a manner appropriate to the individual’s abilities to gather required information; communicates with families and other authorized parties to obtain information necessary to maintain awareness of changing circumstances, current level of need, and specific support needs Assist individuals with IDD to choose state funded service providers by providing information on providers and facilitating meetings with potential providers Periodically reassess needs, hopes and desires coupled with assessment of risks and protection Schedules and facilitates ISP meetings Develops Individual Support Plans (ISPs) Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources and maintains a network of community contacts; uses this knowledge to educate and advise families, providers, and caregivers as appropriate Complies with HIPAA and all DBHDD policies regarding confidentiality of protected health information Reports concerns of abuse, neglect, exploitation or immediate risk to an individual as required by policy Systematically monitor the implementation and the effectiveness of the ISP and the health and safety of each individual on the caseload via visits and review of documentation Preferred Qualifications ‐

External:

Experience with or knowledge of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Medicaid waivers, and

DBHDD I/DD

services; experience working successfully without daily contact with a supervisor. Spanish fluency For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/ Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia. The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care: Drug Screening TB Evaluation Annual Influenza• Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job-related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP030) or position equivalent.

Note:

Some positions require eligibility for licensure.