Support Coordinator I - Developmental Disabilities

SUPPORT COORDINATOR I - DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Encompass Community Supports, formerly known as Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services (RRCS) is hiring a Support Coordinator I – Developmental Disabilities. Encompass Community Supports is a Virginia State community services organization that improves the quality of life in Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange, and Rappahannock Counties by providing comprehensive mental health, substance use, developmental disability, housing, children’s, and aging services. As an organization of almost 400 employees and more than 80 programs, we lead with integrity and excellence and embrace collaboration, accountability, and innovation to respond to the ever-changing needs of our community.

Our non-profit organization qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, allowing eligible employees to potentially receive student loan forgiveness. ECS is also a registered site for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment plan.

Our benefits are highly competitive and include:

• Low employee cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• 13 paid holidays annually
• 17 PTO days
• Enrollment in VA State pension and retirement plan
• Employee training and educational opportunities
• Paid Life Insurance
• Health Savings Plan
• Flexible Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

At Encompass Community Supports, our full-time employees work 37.5 hours weekly. Our Support Coordinator I – Developmental Disabilities team engages with individuals who have intellectual and other developmental disabilities to assess what supports would aid the person in living the life they desire. Support coordinators link the person to various services and resources, monitor the effectiveness of the services and coordinate among a support team.

The SC I position can provide active Support Coordination only to people with Developmental Disabilities. Intakes can be conducted for people with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Developmental Disabilities. This position requires in person visits with individuals receiving services in home and community-based settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Facilitates, assesses and evaluates clients’ need for services at intake and/or for people receiving active case management. Presents options and services based upon a needs assessment.
• Develops an individual support plan based on assessments appropriate to the evaluation with the client/family consensus. Reviews and updates support plans when applicable.
• Refers, links, and coordinates at intake or for people receiving active support coordination.
• Prepares and maintains Electronic Health Records to document all activities performed with or on behalf of people receiving services.
• Prepares applications, referrals for people to gain benefits or resources.
• Advocates for clients’ human rights and follow program guidelines to meet regulatory compliance.
• For people on the DD Waiver waitlist – complete waitlist updates such as VIDES, SARFs, priority checklist, and critical needs.
• Provides resources for crisis intervention and prevention services.
• Attends meetings, staffing, and conferences as they relate to client, staff and program needs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Education minimum:
  High School degree or equivalent.
• Any combination of college education and experience providing services to people with DD, equivalent to 5 years.
• Possession of knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual – fluent in English and Spanish, written and oral.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Individuals’ human and civil rights.
• Community resources
• Person centered practices for people with intellectual disabilities.

Skills:

• Engage with people.
• Observe and document what is observed.
• Formulate and complete various types of documentation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• This work requires little or no physical effort or exertion.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Attends training and maintains certifications as required by the Agency and regulatory guidelines, such as CPR, First Aid, Person-Centered Plan, and DBHDS Case Management Modules.

Employment with Encompass Community Supports is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check process (criminal, DMV, education, drug screening, reference check, DSS, OIG and SAM).

Encompass Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer