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Texas Health and Human Services · 13 hours ago

Placement Coordinator

Brenham, TX

Contract

Onsite

Entry Level

$3,581.33/mo - $5,372.41/mo

1+ years exp

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. The Placement Coordinator works under general supervision to facilitate the Community Living Discharge Planning process and develop transition plans for individuals moving from State Supported Living Centers to community settings.

Health Care

No H1B

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned

Consults with the facility Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals and other interdisciplinary team members regarding the identification of needed supports and services for individuals referred for community transition

Provides expertise in the area of community transition; serving as a liaison to staff, community organizations, or the general public to assist in explaining program specifics and requirements

Participates in and serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary team members in planning meetings related to community referrals, transition planning meetings, etc

Ensures the timely and thorough completion of required documentation within specified timelines

Assists in scheduling and ensuring needed in-services are provided to potential providers prior to individuals visiting community homes for trial visits and community transition

Reviews discipline transition assessments (medical, behavioral health, dental, vocational, etc.) and develops a draft transition plan for distribution to the individual, LAR, other interdisciplinary team members, community provider and LA in preparation for the CLDP meeting

Collaborates with disciplines to address inconsistencies or issues identified in the assessments

Schedules, facilitates, and provides support and collaboration in the planning and development of the CLDP identifying community supports and services for persons transitioning from the SSLC to a community setting

Assures completion of the CLDP and distribution to the individual, LAR, community provider and LA prior to transition to the community

May assist in developing policy and procedure manuals, assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects

May train others

Performs related work as assigned

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location

Qualification

Community transition expertiseInterdisciplinary team collaborationDADS programsReport preparationMicrosoft Office skillsMulti-tasking abilityEffective communicationProblem-solving ability

Required

A bachelor's degree with a major in a human services field such as psychology, sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, therapeutic studies (e.g., music, art, occupational, physical therapy), or recreation

One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities

Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to work professionally with individuals with intellectual disabilities, family members, staff, community providers and others

Knowledge of DADS community programs including ICF/ID and waiver programs

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and to devise solutions to problems

Computer skills in WORD, EXCEL, and other Microsoft Office products

Able to effectively handle multiple responsibilities and plan work activities

Preferred

Experience working in Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID) and Home and Community-based Services (HCS) waiver programs