BAC · 1 month ago
Coordinator / Case Manager
BAC is dedicated to providing innovative services for persons with disabilities to achieve personal success. The Coordinator / Case Manager will coordinate Transition Services Training program activities for participants, ensuring they receive the necessary support and guidance to grow and learn in a work environment.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of participants by gathering information through interviews, observations, and record reviews. This includes conducting intake assessments for new participants to identify their needs, strengths, and challenges, which will help determine suitable services and required ratios
Provide orientation sessions/tours for new participants to explain available services, program policies, and procedures, ensuring they understand their rights and responsibilities
Provide various transition services to participants based on area of assignment and in accordance with the transition team plan
Assist with program planning and implementation activities; monitor and evaluate effectiveness; suggest improvements as needed
Maintain accurate documentation on individual participant objectives and progress towards goals; submit documentation to program administrators and other authorized recipients as scheduled
Serve as a liaison between participants and family/community members to ensure accurate and timely relay of information
Collaborate with transition services instructors to develop training methods and monitor participant goals
Through observation of participant behaviors, develop and implement corrective measures to ensure safety and emotional well-being, and resolve participant complaints and concerns, communicating any issues with appropriate parties in a timely manner
Plan, coordinate, and execute special events as needed, providing supervisory support to participants and/or families during events
Utilize internal and external case management software to document participant interactions, track progress, manage case files, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
Respond to emergencies and provide behavioral strategies, including safety planning and referrals to appropriate services
Work collaboratively with other professionals, including healthcare providers, WSCs, and community organizations, to ensure best services for participants
Perform personal care tasks, including assistance with basic personal hygiene, grooming, toileting, feeding, transitioning, and ambulation
Provide departmental assistance as needed (e.g., staff coverage, lunch supervision)
Coordinate and attend meetings as required to discuss participant progress and program effectiveness
Stay current with best practices, legal regulations, and ethical standards through continuous professional development and training
Work with management on special projects and assist in training new Transition Services Coordinators
Transports program participants to and from training sites or offsite tour locations as required
Assist with monthly billing and attendance processes
Qualification
Required
Associate's Degree in related field
Four or more years of experience in education and/or working with individuals with disabilities (IWD)
An equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience may satisfy the above requirements
Must satisfy Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level 2 background screening requirements
Must have, or obtain within the first 90 days, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED) certifications and eight hours of continuing competence units (CCU's) as specified by the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD)
May be required to have or obtain additional formal industry certification(s) based on area of assignment
Must have a valid Driver's License, have a clean driving record (verified by Motor Vehicle Report screening) and reliable transportation
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening
Preferred
Experience working with IWD
Experienced in Behavioral Management
Benefits
Medical insurance is offered.
Free Dental and Vision insurance for employees.
Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal days.
Additional programs include company paid term life and AD&D insurance, short and long-term disability coverage.
Full-time employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan on the first of the month following their date of hire. Employer match is 50% of the first 8% contributed by employee.
Supplemental voluntary life and AD&D insurance is available.
Additional Supplemental benefits are available including Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital.
Employee Assistance Program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Eligible for performance bonus plans.
Eligible for 401k Profit-Sharing program.