Service Coordinator

Service Coordinator 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars Brattleboro, VT 05303 From $27 an hour - Full-time Families First 4 reviews From $27 an hour - Full-time Service Coordinator Founded in 1996, Families First is a non-profit organization that provides person-centered services for individuals living with disabilities. Our services promote independent living, enhance self-esteem, and cultivate community membership through caring and respectful relationships. We have two locations in Southern Vermont; Bennington and Brattleboro. We are seeking a Service Coordinator to join our newer Brattleboro team. A successful Service Coordinator is caring, patient, and has effective communication and leadership skills. They are willing to advocate for, help, support, and encourage our self-advocates and staff grow and reach their goals.

Service Coordinators are responsible for:

support Families First advocates, and communicate effectively with guardians, families, direct care staff, and shared living providers. oversee the fiscal management of service funding and policy implementation. train, mentor, supervise, and support advocates and direct care staff, as well as overall team coordination. assist with the flow of services in conjunction with the Independent Case Managers that are a part of Benchmark & Columbus. oversee a caseload of 8-16 individuals. documentation & occasional direct care services Education, Knowledge, & Skills required for the role: An Associates or BA/BS degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social work, or related field, and/or 2-5 years of related leadership/ Human Services experience. Experience utilizing conflict-resolution skills. Additional training will be provided. Computer literacy with Google suite applications such as Gmail, Google drive, Google docs etc. Familiarity with, or knowledge of Medicaid systems, Carelogic, and/or Aris Solutions. Excellent communication skills. Ability to collect and organize data, both written and electronic. The Service Coordinator role is 35-40 hours M-F, and starts at $27/hr. You would work closely with a team in the Brattleboro area, as well as occasionally support advocates with direct support services. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter through our website at https://www.familiesfirstvt.org/application. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews by our hiring team.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person