Hope · 3 hours ago
Client Coordinator - New Full Time Position!
Springfield, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expHope is a community-focused organization dedicated to serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The Client Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating Individual Services Plans for clients, ensuring their growth and independence in the Hope Community Day Services Program.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Instructs Hope CDS staff in the implementation of the client’s Individual Services Plan
Functions as a leader of the client’s interdisciplinary team (IDT); is responsible for recognizing the need to call IDT meetings as well as conducting the meetings; assembles all relevant information for IDT meetings; prepares Individual Services Plan, and ensures inclusion into the client’s agency record
Coordinates, develops, implements, and maintains Individual Services Plans for each client they are assigned
Convenes the IDT to develop or revise the Individual Services Plan
Assures the services specified in the plan are being provided and ensures participation by team members
Identifies and addresses gaps in provision of services while monitoring the individual’s status in relation to the plan
Advocates for the client’s rights and services
Communicates regularly with clients, parents, guardians, and other resource persons/consultants regarding the client’s care, issues, and program implementation
Reviews each client’s progress at least monthly and revises or replaces programs as necessary
Keeps all essential paperwork up to date which includes but is not limited to the Individual Services Plan, Assessments, progress notes, data, etc
Serves as a member of pertinent meetings and attends screenings as necessary
Assists clients in transitions to other placements or outside facilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a Human Services Field
At least one year of experience working directly with people with intellectual disabilities or other developmental disabilities
Ability to qualify as a QIDP with the Department of Human Services and maintain that qualification
Strong knowledge of Hope policies and procedures
Ability to speak and communicate clearly and lead difficult discussions
Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense
Ability to navigate and utilize various software systems such as Microsoft Outlook, ADP, Catalyst and Therap
Ability to plan and manage multiple tasks to meet specific deadlines
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence
Ability to exercise sound judgement in making critical decisions
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
Ability to establish, develop and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers, families, and staff
Ability to work professionally with people from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision while prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines
Skill in providing coaching and redirection to teams and staff
Skill in cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds
Preferred
A master's degree in a Human Services related field and a minimum of 3-5 years' experience as a QIDP or support role with children's group homes
Company
Hope
Since 1957, Hope has been creating hopeful futures for children with disabilities.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Clint W. Paul CPA MPA
President & CEO
Craig Humphrey, BCBA
Chief Quality Officer / BCBA
Recent News
2022-03-07
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