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GULF COAST CENTER - JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Habilitation Coordinator

Location: Based in Texas City, TX. Services Brazoria and Galveston Counties

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Working Status: Full Time with Benefits

Summary:

The IDD Habilitation Coordinator provides specialized services for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities or Related Conditions who reside in institutions, such as nursing facilities or State Supported Living Centers (SSLCs).  Services are provided to residents who plan to stay in that setting and for those who wish to transition from the institutional setting to the community or independent living. 

Responsibilities include: assisting individuals, families and care providers in developing habilitation service plans, identifying their goals, identifying and advocating for resources/services, coordinating for the delivery of services, monitoring the progress of the plan and assisting individuals with crisis prevention/management. 

Accurate documentation, timely response to sensitive deadlines and accurate billing is required for this position. The work environment is mostly field based but does require some in-office work. 

Gulf Coast Center operates under a trauma-informed approach based on the six key principles of Safety, Trustworthiness & Transparency, Peer Support, Collaboration & Mutuality, Empowerment & Choice, and Cultural, Historical & Gender issues.

Covid Vaccine requirements:
In order to be considered for this particular position, applicants must be fully vaccinated with an acceptable COVID-19 vaccine, OR be granted a medical or religious exemption by HR, prior to said individual providing any care, treatment, or other services for the organization and/or its patients. Please contact our human resources department if you have further questions.

Job Duties: (To be performed with or without accommodation as based on ADA requirements)

The Habilitation Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

Essential Job Duties:

• Coordinates the service planning team for the development of the Habilitation Service Plan (HSP) through a person centered process that identifies strengths, preferences, medical, nursing, nutritional, clinical and support needs of the individual and the desired outcomes. 
• Continual monitoring of all relevant standards for compliance (HHSC, TAC, etc).  Monitoring of the individual's progress in relation to the HSP. 
• Maintaining contact with all of the relevant individuals as determined by the HSP and communicating with the individual or family regarding progress and/or changing needs. 
• Accurately completes all required programmatic and administrative documentation within accepted timeframes. 
• Ensures all required documentation has been forwarded to appropriate personnel and filed. 
• Will be responsible and accountable for the adherence to and promotion of the agency compliance policy and will require communication with various departments to foster, develop and continue our community partnerships as it relates to the position.
• Treat all individuals with the utmost courtesy, decency and respect.
• Provide responsive, and efficient services.
• Interact with staff, consumers, local entities and advocacy groups to provide a service that meets local needs.
• Provide highest level of Customer Service for both internal and external customers.
• Required to report personnel leave; flex time and emergency leave to assigned supervisor.
• Strict adherence to the professional, ethical, and legal requirements set forth in GCC's Business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Consistent adherence to the Center's Dress Code.
• Consistent adherence to Center safety guidelines and expectations.
• May be required to travel within Brazoria and Galveston Counties.
• Out of region travel may be required to attend trainings.
• Must maintain a clear driving record and driver's license in accordance with our Driver Policy.
• Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation and must maintain current auto liability insurance.

Non-Essential Job Duties:

• N/A

Supervision:

• Receives direct supervision from Program Manager - IDD/PASRR

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral, health or human services and general knowledge of IDD services and resources

Preferred Education/Licensure/Certifications:

• N/A

Required Licensure/Certifications:

• N/A

Required Experience:

• One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, general knowledge of IDD services and resources.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working in a Nursing Facility setting 

Abilities/Traits:

• Ability to express self clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
• Requires ability to work within a team approach.
• Requires proficiency with computer skills, programs and email.

Working Conditions:

• Work will be performed in the Office, Field and/or Remotely setting(s).
• May require varied work hours depending on need of clients.
• Out of region travel may be required to attend trainings.
• May require travel to various locations within Brazoria and Galveston Counties. Requires current Texas Driver's License, reliable transportation safe and current with all state requirements, and liability insurance.

Special Projects:

• Assist supervisor when requested to complete special projects and complete all assignments within a time frame negotiated with the supervisor. Completion of other duties as assigned by supervisor as it relates to the program and position.

Job Related Physical/Mental Requirements & Environmental Conditions:

Physical:

• Ability to transport, adjust and/or move items up to 55 lbs.
• Ability to ascend/descend stairs.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
• Ability to handle objects.
• Ability to operate office equipment.
• Ability to move around within an office setting and/or other locations as needed; may include ability to bend/twist, kneel/stoop and/or reach for items.
• Ability to push/pull, crawl/squat as it relates to PMAB requirements; may be required to perform PMAB restraints as it relates to program requirements. Ability to detect and write effectively.
• Ability to hear (with or without aid).
• Ability to have visual acuity to operate a motor vehicle and observe objects within work setting.

Mental:

• Ability to accept constructive criticism.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance.
• Ability to understand, communicate and comprehend accurate information with others in English.
• Ability to reason and analyze effectively.
• Ability to solve practical problems as it relates to position.
• Required to pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings.

Work Site/Environmental Conditions:

• Ability to work alone.
• Ability to work closely with others.
• Ability to work closely with clients and/or family members with poor hygiene. Ability to work long and/or irregular hours.
• May be subjected to hostile environment.
• May be subjected to high crime environment.
• Potential exposure to tobacco products.
• May be subjected to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to standard noise levels within working environment.
• Travel by motor vehicle, van, bus or plane may be required.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform these functions with or without reasonable accommodations as based on ADA requirements.