Specialized Service Coordinator

Do you value honesty and integrity? Do you believe in showing others unconditional positive regard? Do you embrace innovation? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, Upper Valley Services has an opportunity for you!! Upper Valley Services (UVS) is one of Vermont's designated non-profit agencies serving people with developmental disabilities and adults who are eligible for Adult Family Care. You can make a difference in the lives of your fellow Vermonters! UVS is seeking a Specialized Service Coordinator candidate who is: Detail orientated Familiar with documentation Values teamwork but works well independently too Experience with people with developmental disabilities Works well with deadlines Confident UVS is seeking a Specialized Service Coordinator to provide and coordinate support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness, requiring specialized care. We are offering a generous sign on bonus!! $500 at time of hire and another $500 upon successfully completing six months at UVS Thorough initial and ongoing training is provided!

Specialized Service Coordinator Responsibilities include:

Consulting with other service providers and resource staff regarding the assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation needs of the individuals. Coordinate and monitor all services provided to individuals of assigned caseload Ensure all components of the Health and Wellness Guidelines of the Agency and the Division of Developmental Services are applied. Helping individuals to remain responsible for their own lives by collaborating with them in developing their individual plan of care, help them maintain the skills they need to live in the community, maintain or obtain housing, and income sources as needed. Keep informed regarding Agency, regulatory changes, and legislation affecting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Maintain complete and accurate case records and reports and submit documents on a regular/timely basis. Monitor, reassess and change individuals' care plan as needed and approved by the individual per the Agency and Developmental Services policies and protocols. Monitoring individuals' progress and response to medications. Oversee respite services provided to families or Shared Living Providers (i.e., administration, communication, support, etc.) for assigned caseload. Participate in appropriate Agency, community, and State-wide committees. Serve as the primary resource and liaison to Shared Living Providers requiring regular home visits. Supervise residential programs and subsequently employed staff as assigned. Coordinate supportive counseling, medication education, mental health education and early crisis intervention for individuals of assigned caseload when required. Transport individuals to appointments or other activities as necessary for service coordination and/or program requirements. Provide coverage for staff shifts as needed.

Benefits Include:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance FSA and Dependent care account Vacation, Sick, and Personal time 403B Retirement plan Life and Disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Will and travel assistance programs Tuition repayment assistance programs Auto Repair Program Wellness incentive program 13 paid holidays a year Professional development and training opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee to perform this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or change the employment-at-will status of the employment relationship for the employee or the Agency .

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of UVS to insure, in compliance with and to the limits of federal and state laws, that all employment decisions and actions are made without regard to religion, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, age, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or any other legally protected classification. If an individual with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of his or her position or job for which he or she has applied, upon request, UVS will provide such accommodation in compliance with state and federal laws.