WEST EMPLOYMENT INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY INCLUSION COORDINATOR

• 09302026
• 81411 Dept of Disability and Aging
• 3.

5 Memphis, TN Job Details Full-time $4,057 a month 5 hours ago Qualifications Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities Full Job Description Job Information State of Tennessee Job Information Opening Date/Time 09/30/2026 12:00AM Central Time Closing Date/Time 10/13/2026 11:59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $4,057.00 Salary (Annually) $48,684.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Arlington, TN Department Disability and Aging (DDA)

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(DDA), SHELBY COUNTY This position is in the Division of Program Innovation Unit. A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) screening will be conducted prior to employment. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. This position is designed as Work from Home (Remote).

Qualifications Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and experience equivalent to three years of professional developmental disabilities or mental health work. Substitution of Experience for

Education:

Qualifying professional developmental disabilities or mental health work may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of three years (e.g., experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one or a combination of the above listed fields may substitute for one year of the required education). Substitution of Graduate Course Work for

Experience:

Additional graduate course work credit received from an accredited college or university in special education; rehabilitation or therapeutic health; nursing; psychology, child development, or other related behavioral science field; sociology; and/or social work, may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, to a maximum of one year.

Necessary Special Qualifications:

Completed a background check in a manner approved by the appointing authority. Some positions may require a valid driver's license. This classification allows for substitutions. Overview The West Employment Innovation & Community Inclusion Coordinator will report directly to the State Director of Employment Innovation & Community Inclusion. This position works closely with the Director, regional Employment Innovation & Community Inclusion Coordinators, Enabling Technology Champions, Innovation Center staff, and DDA's provider and Independent Support Coordinator community to further Employment First initiatives for people pursuing competitive integrated employment. Responsibilities Serves as the link between the Director and people pursuing competitive integrated employment. Works in collaboration with the Department's regional Employment & Community Inclusion Coordinators and Enabling Technology Champions on the implementation and use of Enabling Technology in various employment settings, communities and neighborhoods, and available modes of transportation or travel. Supports the Division of Program Innovation's data tracking efforts related to employment and community inclusion. Provides technical assistance to the DDA and

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provider community on employment, transportation, and community inclusion initiatives. Reviews and approves employment service reports for payment to service providers. Develops and conducts trainings for providers, Independent Support Coordinators, and other stakeholders on employment and community-based services. Supports the Division of Program Innovation's IDD system alignment efforts including reviewing protocols, trainings, and providing technical assistance to providers, when requested. Provides back-up to the Director wherever and whenever needed due to planned or unplanned needs in the field. Competencies (KSA's) Customer Focus Action Oriented Collaborates Courage Self-Development Tools & Equipment Personal Computer Telephone Fax Machine Printer/Copier Projector/Presentation Equipment