What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Coordinator position at Burke?
The Service Coordinator is responsible for the on-going direct support to individuals served in General Revenue Programs and in the Community First Choice Waiver. Duties include but are not limited to, completing assessments, documentation, facilitating program planning and development; monitoring of services; linking and referring individuals to appropriate services; and crisis prevention and management. The Service Coordinator will develop an understanding of reimbursement practices and program guidelines. This position will interact with the individual's family/LAR, team members, and community resources. The Service Coordinator will also be responsible for working with external and internal providers to accomplish Burke's mission "Working Together to Improve Lives. "Travel is required to provide monitoring services in the individual's home, school, and/or day service environment. Self-discipline, flexibility, and time-organization skills are a must.
Education
Required: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Counseling, Sociology, Human Development, Gerontology, Educational Psychology, Criminal Justice, or with a major in a social, behavioral or human services field from an accredited college or university.
Licenses/Certifications
Required: Valid Texas driver's license
Special Requests/Comments
Required: Proficient and timely documentation skills are required. Good typing skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word. Good organizational skills to meet strict deadlines.
Physical Requirements
Required: Must be physically able to complete all required training to include Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, and all other required training. Must have visual and auditory skills sufficient to evaluate and monitor consumer needs; fine motor skills for legible writing and typing; mobility required to bend, reach, lift (up to 25 lbs.) while assisting consumers, and carrying charts and equipment during a work day. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator. Reliable transportation is required.
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
However, after hours work may be required to meet consumer and program needs.
Salary
$36,524 - $37,760 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,524.00 - $37,760.00 per year