TBI and Nursing Home Service Coordinator- Ithaca, NY (30416)

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About St. John’s Community Services

St. John’s Community Services (SJCS) is committed to supporting and advocating for people of all abilities. SJCS works to cultivate caring communities to ensure that all people have the opportunity to thrive, and no one is left behind.  We support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as adults and children experiencing hunger and homelessness in 4 states and the District of Columbia.

At SJCS, we pride ourselves in meeting every person we support where they are, learning who they are, and affirming their individuality, unique strengths, and hopes. It’s why we exist.  Advancing inclusive communities where every person, regardless of circumstances, has the right and opportunity to live their best life is our mission, and our mission is what drives us and is at the heart of our services and programs.

What are we looking for?
We are seeking a Service Coordinators for the Binghamton/Southern Tier Region to join our team. The Service Coordinator will provide participant-guided service coordination to individuals living in the community and enrolled in the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Waiver and Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Waiver programs.

Essential responsibilities include the following:

• Establish and maintain regular contact, including face-to-face and in-home visits with program participants.
• Inform individuals and/or their legal guardians of their rights and responsibilities as a waiver participant, provide advocacy, and ensure that these rights are protected in service delivery.
• Complete assessments and facilitate the ongoing development of and updates to Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Facilitate regular Team Meetings, coordinate and monitor services among multiple providers. 
• Respond to participant emergencies and address problems in service provision, support the participant in self-advocacy and problem solving.
• Provide referrals and linkages to resources, supports, and services.
• Maintain accurate and timely service records that meet regulatory requirements.
• Adherence to SJCS mission, core values, guiding principles, business standards and administrative practices.

The hiring range for this position ranges from $23 - $26 hourly and is dependent on location and experience.

Other benefits include the following:

• Medical, dental, vision, STD, and other benefits and company contributions
• Retirement plans.
• Company paid LTD.
• Connectivity reimbursements (some employees)
• PTO, Vacation, and sick leave
• Flexibility
• Helping