Community Family Advocates · 7 hours ago
Promising Practice Coordinator (Social Work and MH/ID)
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expCommunity Family Advocates is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Promising Practice Coordinator is responsible for facilitating meetings, collaborating with professionals and families, and managing Individual Support Plans while advocating for the rights of individuals within the community.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Facilitates planning meetings and assists in assessing the needs of individuals with complex/multi-system needs
Collaborates with clinical treatment teams to ensure smooth transitions back into the community as well as access to outpatient treatment that meets the individual’s needs
Participates in Integration and Teaming meetings, collaborating with DHS partners to problem solve and develop creative support options
Participates in planning activities related to Waiver Capacity Management
Understands and utilizes Trauma Informed Care principles to guide planning activities
Understands and utilizes functional behavioral assessment (FBA) principles to guide planning activities
Understands and utilizes Community of Practice LifeCourse framework and tools as appropriate
Participates in internal complex case reviews utilizing information from Client Information System (CIS), Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), and internal ODS records
Collaborates with ODP related to Complex Case Reviews
Provides resource information and support to Service Coordination Units
Stays informed related to Biographical Timelines and their function in supporting teams
Stays informed related to creative therapies such as music, art, and equine
Creates relationships with organizations in the community
Utilizes knowledge of existing resources and assists in locating new available resources
Assists Promising Practice Supervisor in developing capacity for new and/or existing services
ISP Management related to service definitions, authorizations, and advanced notification
Participates in local, regional and national Professional Development/Dual Diagnosis opportunities
Participates in Planning Team Meeting meetings as determined
Implements Standards of Practice, Policies and other criteria based on county, state and/or federal regulation
Participates in on-going training regarding changes in the Home and Community Service Information System (HCSIS)
Assures that the individual and family receive accurate information regarding the various ODS services/providers
Assures that individual and family are apprised of their rights regarding appeals process; these include county conference, mediation, and Fair Hearing
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in social work or related field, plus 1 year of practical experience
Bachelor's degree in social work or related field, plus at least 3 years of experience in an MH/ID setting
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that meets the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Act 33, 34 and FBI clearances
Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Excellent organizational, problem solving and analytical skills
Strong knowledge of the ID, Adult and Children's Mental Health service delivery systems, systems theory, and provider delivery systems
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, community agencies, providers, project partners and stakeholders
Knowledge of ID/Autism Eligibility criteria
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Internet research methods
Company
Community Family Advocates
CFA's mission is to enrich the lives of those with health and human services needs and their families by providing resources, coordination, services, and support through community partnerships.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase