Easterseals Louisiana · 4 hours ago
OAAS Support Coordinator
Thibodaux, LA
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelEasterseals Louisiana is seeking an OAAS Support Coordinator to assist participants in maintaining community living and accessing necessary services. The role involves conducting assessments, coordinating services, and maintaining accurate records while empowering participants and their families in their care.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Completion of quarterly visits, observation and monitoring, and monthly contacts
Conduct iHC assessments according to OAAS’ timelines and enter them into the data system within 10 days
Conducts and completes annual CPOC according to OASS’ timelines
Submitting plans to the Support Coordinator Supervisor for approval according to OAAS and ESL timelines
Planning, scheduling, and coordinating quarterly meetings with participants and providers
Responding to participant changes in needs, completing/submitting appropriate paperwork when a revision is needed
Researching, accessing, and linking services
Communicating and working with providers to ensure appropriate service provision
Maintaining all responsibilities and requirements regarding critical incidents as required by OAAS
Meeting with supervisor for weekly supervision, consultation, and participant needs
Attending and participating in weekly staff meetings
Attending and participating in required training
This position is a mandated reporter. Any mandated reporters shall make reports immediately upon learning of incidents of abuse or neglect to Adult Protective Services and Elderly Protective Services
Assesses and addresses in Comprehensive Plan of Care (CPOC) needs expressed by the participant, his/her family or guardian, and professionals including but not limited to physician, service provider(s), support coordinator, teacher(s), psychologist, and therapist(s)
Makes referrals to appropriate agencies and/or providers of DHH
Documents and follow-up promptly to ensure services are in place and appropriate
Establishes ongoing rapport with participants and assists them as appropriate in maintaining community living
Responds to participant referrals and needs promptly
Empower participants and families to be active participants in their care
Maintains an active caseload not to exceed 35 participants (OAAS does not have a maximum caseload)
Maintains a 40-hour work week at least fifty percent (50%) of the time during normal business hours
Works with the participant, service provider(s), and families in setting long-range and short-range goals for the participant; coordinates services to meet these goals; and monitors progress of the participant in achieving set goals
Reports to the Support Coordinator Supervisor regarding consultation needs regarding issues with each participant
Serves as Long Term Care Support Coordinator for assigned NOW Waiver, EPSDT, Children’s Choice, Supports Waiver, and any other contracted populations
Keeps accurate and up-to-date records and documentation
Completes Comprehensive Plan of Care and quarterly reviews, amendments and other paperwork as required by DHH in cooperation with the Support Coordination Team
Maintains thorough, up-to-date progress reports
Provides input and assistance to Supervisor and Project Manager in the preparation of program reports and state-required reports
Works with Supervisors and Project Manager to assure maximum communications and coordination with other Easter Seals staff, e.g., administrative assistants, other program development staff, etc
Works with Support Coordination Supervisor and Program Director in evaluating program effectiveness and compliance within State/Contract requirements and program goals
Participates in staff meetings to keep informed and ensure open lines of communication
Participates in state Support Coordination activities and training opportunities as budget/need allows
Participates in mandatory in-service training required by Easter Seals
Completes at least 40 hours of training per year
Qualification
Required
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field
Must have own reliable transportation
Must be willing to travel during the day to outlying parishes as required
Must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Software (i.e. Word, Excel) and computer literate
Must be a team-player
Company
Easterseals Louisiana
Easterseals Louisiana is a non profit organization whose mission is to assist children & adults with physical & intellectual disabilities achieve independence.
Founded in 1951New Orleans, Louisiana, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tracy Garner
President/CEO
Joseph Oliveri
Chief Operating Officer
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