Service Coordinator

The Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) Division of Star Care is in search of qualified, compassionate Service Coordinators seeking to make a difference in the lives of people.

Working at Star Care provides employees with the unique opportunity of helping people with disabilities live their best lives by ensuring self-determination and the opportunity to live, thrive and be valued members of our community. Responsibilities of LIDDA Service Coordinators include:

• Provide assessment, service planning, coordination, and monitoring of services for people on assigned caseload.
• Conduct activities through face-to-face and telephone contacts with individuals, providers, family members/legal guardians.
• Assist people on assigned caseload to establish and/or maintain eligibility for services.
• Promote Person Centered Thinking and self-determination by educating individuals about rights, options, and choice.
• Complete and submit all required program documentation in accordance with the Local IDD Authority (LIDDA) Department’s designated time frames.
• Ensure all activities support and promote Star Care's culture of hope and health.

Schedule:Full-time, non-exempt positions scheduled Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.

Compensation: $20.30/hour

Star Care offers an expansive benefit package including but not limited to:

• Company-paid medical coverage
• fully funded employer contribution to HSA
• company-paid life insurance
• paid hospital indemnity plan
• retirement plan with up to 12% employer match
• front loaded paid time off (PTO)
• paid holidays
• sabbatical leave
• longevity augmentations
• and employee referral augmentations.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university, required .
• Major in a Human Services or related field (Sociology, Psychology, Family Studies, etc.), preferred .
• One (1) year of full-time experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, preferred .

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires strong, detailed oriented writing skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills, communication skills, and compassionate patience when interacting with individual son caseload.
• Knowledge and skill in operating personal computer with Microsoft Office products are required.
• Position requires frequent travel within the service delivery area using personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement provided at the Agency’s approved rate.
• Must have current Texas driver’s license, liability car insurance, and be insurable under the Agency insurance.
• Center laptop computer and cell phone are provided.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must want to ensure all people have the opportunity to live their BEST lives

WHY CHOOSE
STARCARE?

Welcome to Star Care Specialty Health System, where your passion for making a difference thrives! At Star Care, we imagine a community where all people have hope and the opportunity to achieve their full potential for health and wellbeing. Here’s why you should choose Star Care:

• Impactful
  
  Purpose:
  
  Contribute to meaningful change as the state-designated Local Authority for mental health, intellectual disabilities, and substance use disorders. Be a catalyst for positive empowerment.
• Comprehensive Care:
  Star Care offers a broad array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of the community.
• Collaborative Environment:
  Star Care is proud to work with a network of community stakeholders to ensure all people have access to the healthcare they need.
• Professional Growth:
  Star Care offers many different opportunities for growth in the fields of mental health, substance use disorders, aging, intellectual &…