IDD Jail Liaison

This position's primary work location will be at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, Monday thru Friday, 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Performs routine (journey-level) case management work in a fast paced environment to meet the needs of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities; Work involves developing and maintaining long-term contact with clients, client families, service providers, jail staff and external agencies for medical, behavioral, social, educational, and related service needs; May train others; Work under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement; Serves as the liaison and advocate for individuals with IDD presenting in jails or with criminal justice involvement and communicates with criminal justice staff to establish a release and effective transition plan back to the community; Provides consultation to criminal justice staff relating to community resources and waiver provider services; Communicates with individual, family, and providers to discuss discharge options and transition back into the community.

Interviews and screens clients or authorized representatives to gather information to assess service needs, complete intake/enrollment activities, and determine diagnostic and financial eligibility; Develops, implements, and monitors service and treatment plans to meet client's needs consistent with the person directed planning philosophy; Coordinates service provider and program activities; Links and coordinates services available through community resources; Provides ongoing targeted case management and serves as a liaison between clients, client families, service providers and criminal justice staff; Identifies clients' needs and service gaps; Maintains case history and progress records and prepares reports in a high volume case documentation; Assists in identifying and seeking resolution to barriers to services for clients; Assists in providing policy and procedure changes and making recommendations; Monitors clients services and evaluates the effectiveness and adequacy of services through site-based visits and collateral telephone calls in a variety of settings; Monitors health/safety and reports any abuse, neglect, exploitation or rights concerns; May assist in preparing and conducting presentations and orientations; May train others; May track contact with jail, court system, and any other forensic involvement.

Essential Functions: Prefer knowledge of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Autism, related conditions services and funding sources; Knowledge of community resources, case management delivery systems, principles, objectives, standards, methods, and of program policies and procedures; Knowledge of the jail, court, and any other Forensic systems; Skill in overseeing, developing, implementing and monitoring service and treatment plans; Ability to assess client needs, to oversee and coordinate client services, to monitor program effectiveness, and to communicate effectively; Skills in the use of computer and applicable software; Ability to prepare and maintain records; Extensive travel within Bexar county required; Must have reliable transportation, ability to lift 10-15 pounds is required; Adequate health and physical mobility to get up and down off the floors as required; First Aid/CPR provision and application of SAMA techniques; Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Desired Degree/Job Experience: Prefer experience in case management or social services work; Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's or advanced degree, or an associate degree with major coursework in social, behavioral, human services or health-related field, or a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of paid or unpaid experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities is required, as defined in Texas Administrative Code, Title 26, and Rule 331.17; Prefer ability to meet specific requirements of Title 42, CFR, Section 483.430; Prefer bachelor's or advanced degree and one (1) year experience working with Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; May require Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) credential; Prefer bilingual fluency in both English and Spanish.

This position is a Pay Grade 13, with a starting hourly rate of $21.71. This is a non-exempt position.Open until filled. Only electronic online applications will be accepted.

AACOG offers a generous benefits package. These benefits can be reviewed at ADVANTAGES of WORKING for AACOG.

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