Program Specialist I/Placement Coordinator SSLC

5 months ago

Harlingen, United States Texas Department of Aging & Disability Services Full time
Job Description:
Program Specialist I

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.
The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems. The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.
If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you

The Placement Coordinator (PC) works under the general supervision of the Admission/ Placement Coordinator. Performs routine consultative services and technical assistance work related to individuals moving from State Supported Living Centers to community settings. The PC is responsible for facilitating the Community Living Discharge Planning (CLDP) process and developing the transition plan. Serves as a resource to interdisciplinary team members, community providers and Local Authority staff and provides expertise in the area of the community transition process. Assists with admissions, transfers, discharges, and other duties as assigned. May train others. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Other duties may be required which are reasonably related to the essential or marginal functions of the position.
Essential Job Functions:
Attends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Consults with the facility Qualified Intellectual Disability Professionals and other interdisciplinary team members regarding the identification of needed supports and services for individuals referred for community transition. Provides expertise in the area of community transition; serving as a liaison to staff, community organizations, or the general public to assist in explaining program specifics and requirements.

Participates in and serves as a resource to the interdisciplinary team members in planning meetings related to community referrals, transition planning meetings, etc. Ensures the timely and thorough completion of required documentation within specified timelines.

Assists in scheduling and ensuring needed in-services are provided to potential providers prior to individuals visiting community homes for trial visits and community transition.

Reviews discipline transition assessments (medical, behavioral health, dental, vocational, etc.) and develops a draft transition plan for distribution to the individual, LAR, other interdisciplinary team members, community provider and LA in preparation for the CLDP meeting. Collaborates with disciplines to address inconsistencies or issues identified in the assessments.

Schedules, facilitates, and provides support and collaboration in the planning and development of the CLDP identifying community supports and services for persons transitioning from the SSLC to a community setting. Assures completion of the CLDP and distribution to the individual, LAR, community provider and LA prior to transition to the community.

May assist in developing policy and procedure manuals, assists in the preparation of administrative reports, studies, and specialized projects.

May train others.

Performs related work as assigned.

Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency’s obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to work professionally with individuals with intellectual disabilities, family members, staff, community providers and others.

Knowledge of DADS community programs including ICF/ID and waiver programs.

Ability to gather, assemble, correlate, and analyze facts and to devise solutions to problems.

Computer skills in WORD, EXCEL, and other Microsoft Office products.

Able to effectively handle multiple responsibilities and plan work activities.

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