Family Support Transition Coordinator

Moore Center Services, Inc.•Manchester, NH

15h•$21

About The Position

Position Summary: The Family Support Transition Coordinator uses a creative and innovative approach to assist individuals, their families and support teams to successfully transition into services within the DD/ABD waiver system between the ages of 14 through 22. Within the transition process the coordinator’s role is to assist in identifying and developing meaningful objectives to obtain agreed upon goals through a person-centered planning approach. Once goals are identified the coordinator will collaborate with others to find resources that will assist in the successful completion of these goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field
Minimum of 2 years' experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities
$100,000/300,000 Automobile Liability Insurance
Valid driver's license and access to a safe operating vehicle during scheduled working hours
Demonstrate a commitment to The Moore Center's values
Comply with all state, agency and department policies and procedures
Work independently and as part of a team
Interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems
Exhibit superb customer service skills, including mediation skills and the ability to maintain a professional demeanor in crisis situations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365
Possess excellent organization and time management skills
Demonstrate flexibility with changes in job, schedule and duties
Demonstrate flexibility with changes in job, schedule and duties
Demonstrate creative, innovative thinking and problem solving
Desire to be part of a learning organization

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of He-M regulations to ensure compliance.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of Medicaid applications, guardianship petitions, Individual Education Plan (IEP) development process and Mental Health Services
Attend IEP and wrap-around meetings as necessary
Demonstrate a high level of effective communication and documentation on individual’s behalf
Coordinate and develop the individual’s person-centered Individual Service Agreement per state regulations and agency policy and practice.
Monitor goals and objectives as established in Service Agreement
Demonstrate an understanding of individual’s budget needs
Act as liaison, educator, and coach to families to identify and develop person-centered community resources to meet individual needs
Collaborate with the Family Support Manager on behalf of families who need Family Support Council Assistance
Maintain knowledge of educational laws and guidelines from the Division of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF), and Bureau of Adult and Aging Services (BAAS).
Maintain a professional appearance in the community on behalf of our individuals, families and the Agency
Maintain knowledge of employment opportunities as well as community agencies, including Vocational Rehabilitation available to assist individuals with employment needs
Coordinate cost share agreements with outside agencies in accordance with the Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) and Moore Center Services guidelines ·
Submit referrals for behavior assessments and coordinate the meeting with the family and clinician and/or behaviorist
Monitor and assist individuals with interim needs as appropriate and available
Maintain a regular attendance in the office, and be comfortable with face-to-face interactions are essential job functions
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor