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Habilitation Coordinator

Lakes Regional Community Center

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#Compliance#Case Management#Advocacy#Mental Health#Social Services#Long-Term Care#IDD#Person-Centered Planning#PASRR
#Intellectual Developmental Disabilities
#Human Sciences
#Texas Health and Human Services
Full TimeHybrid0-2 yrs$19 - $19 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location (2)

Terrell, Texas

Salary

$19 - $19 / HOUR

Locations

2 listed locations

Terrell, TexasWaxahachie, Texas

Quick overview

The Habilitation Coordinator advocates for individuals with IDD in long-term care facilities to ensure quality of life and proper care. Responsibilities include conducting monthly face-to-face visits, managing case documentation, and coordinating with families and community services.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor's degree in human sciences and at least one year of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities are required. Candidates must possess a valid Texas driver's license, reliable transportation, and strong organizational skills.

bachelor degreeCompassionCase ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationAdvocacyTime ManagementProblem-SolvingOrganizational SkillsDocumentationEmpathyCrisis SupportResource Referral

Job description

Location: Ellis/Kaufman Counties (and surrounding service area as needed)

Pay: $19 per hour

Job Type: Full-Time/Hybrid (work from home and field work)

About lakes regional community center

We are a non-profit organization specializing in service delivery to individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) diagnosis and/or mental health diagnosis. We work with Individuals, families, long term care facilities, providers, and other community organizations to meet the needs through person-centered planning.

About lakes’ pasrr* team

We are a small team of super-organized, passionate, advocates tasked with providing essential support to adults in long-term care facilities with IDD. Our charge includes ensuring each person gets the services available to them and ensure living in a long-term care facility is their choice. We are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our Individuals. Each team member is trained through web-based trainings provided by Texas Health and Human Services. This position receives one-on-one training in the field and ongoing support from the entire team. We split our work between time spent in long-term care facilities to routinely meet with our Individuals and time spent remotely managing documentation and administrative tasks.

*PASRR (Preadmission Screening and Resident Review) is a federally required process to ensure that individuals with IDD

and/or mental illness are not inappropriately placed in a long-term care facility. Many people can live safely in the community

with proper support. However, those that choose to stay in a long term care facility are supported and monitored by the habilitation coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advocacy: Devote time and energy to ensure maximum quality of life for the whole person (cognition, communication, creativity, emotional, environment, freedom of choice, medical, nutrition, social, and spiritual). Effectively a bridge between Individuals, their families, providers, community services, championing their independence and making sure they receive proper care.
  • Monthly face-to-face visits: Conduct routine visits to monitor the health, safety, and services of each assigned Individual.
  • Initial and quarterly meetings: Conduct required meetings to monitor selected services, advocate for Individuals’ wants/needs.
  • Documentation and
  • Case
  • Management: Maintain accurate and timely documentation including all interactions, progress notes, required forms in our database, ensuring compliance with state and confidentiality standards.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Wellness Program
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Term Life Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • 401K Retirement Plan With Matching

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Lakes Regional Community Center

Proudly Serving 15 Counties in Northeast Texas with Mental Health, Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Recovery Services Lakes serves as the IDD Authority for Camp, Delta, Ellis, Franklin, Hopkins, Kaufman, Lamar, Morris, Navarro, Rockwall, Hunt, and Titus Counties....

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IndustryMental Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size201-500 employees
HQTerrell, Texas
Founded1999
  • Resource
  • Referral and
  • Crisis
  • Support (as needed): Provide a supportive presence during challenging situations and connect them with appropriate resources.
  • Team meetings: Participate in regular team meetings and case conferences with a close-knit and supportive team that values communication. We collaborate regularly to ensure everyone has the resources needed to succeed.
  • Qualifications

    • and Skills:
    • Education: REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in human sciences (counseling, criminal justice, education, gerontology, human development, medicine, nursing, psychology, rehabilitation, social work, or sociology).
    • Experience: REQUIRED: 1 year of experience engaging directly with Individuals with Intellectual/Development Disabilities.
    • Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to help vulnerable populations with patience and a non-judgmental attitude.
    • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex information clearly.
    • Problem-Solving: Ability to work independently with objective judgment. Able to manage time effectively, and resourceful/creative in finding solutions for our Individuals.
    • Organizational Skills: Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases involving extensive documentation. Able to meet deadlines effectively.
    • Flexibility: Must be willing to work with a diverse population and be adaptable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
    • Transportation: A valid Texas driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle for field work.

    Why Join Us? • Meaningful Work

    • Your contributions will make a real difference in people’s lives.
    • Supportive
    • Environment: Work among a team of passionate professionals who share your commitment.
    • Work/Life
    • Balance: We understand the demands of modern life and support work-life balance.
    • Meaningful
    • Rewards: While the pay may be modest, the rewards come from helping others and gaining invaluable experience in the social services field. We believe in the power of advocacy and respect, ensuring every person we serve feels heard and supported.
    • Benefits: 12 Paid Holidays per year, 2 weeks Paid Vacation per year with graduating accrual rate, 2+ weeks Paid Sick Leave per year, mileage reimbursement, 401K Retirement Plan with matching contribution (up to 5% of base salary), Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage), Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance, Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance, Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Wellness Program

    Employee Benefits at Full-Time Include

    • Employer-Cost Sharing of Health Insurance (Plus 50% of Elected Dependent Coverage)
    • Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance
    • Employer-Paid Term Life Insurance
    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Pet Insurance
    • Employer-Match Retirement Contributions (Up to 5% of Base Salary)
    • Optional Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
    • Wellness Program
    • 13 Paid Holidays per Year
    • 2 Weeks Paid Vacation Leave per Year with Graduating Accrual Rate
    • 2+ Weeks Paid Sick Leave per Year
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