Caseworker I (HCS Service Coordinator)

At MHMR Concho Valley, our mission is “Working together to help people help themselves.”

If you are serious about making a difference, we guarantee you’ll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley.

Provides Service Coordination functions as outlined by Texas Administrative Code, 40 TAC, Chapter 2, Subchapter L: Service Coordination for Individuals with Intellectual Developmental disabilities. Duties outlined under this Code include: coordinating the development of each assigned consumer’s Person Directed Plan, coordinating and monitoring services, monthly contact with each assigned consumer, and working closely with private and public providers of Home & Community-Based Services. Additional duties include: building relationships and partnerships with consumers, and family members; assisting consumers in determining outcomes; incorporating the values of Person Directed Planning; referring to community resources; maintaining Medicaid eligibility; monitoring services and supports; resolving problems or concerns; and working within timeframes.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor or Advanced Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, and criminal justice.
• Or Associate Degree - an associate degree in a social, behavioral, human service, or health-related field, including psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, and criminal justice; or
• Or High School Diploma - a high school diploma or a certificate recognized by a state as the equivalent of a high school diploma, and two years of paid or unpaid experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Prefer one (1) years’ experience in like or similar position, either public or private.
• Education will be considered in lieu of experience.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Demonstrated, either through experience or education, ability to work in a rapid pace environment in an organized and professional manner.
• Ability to self-monitor production and quality with minimal assistance.
• Basic knowledge and familiarity with data systems including business software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with individuals and family members that focus on individual specific outcomes.
• Ability to recognize barriers and coordination issues between service systems, and to advocate effectively for individuals served.
• Organizational and typing skills are a must.
• The ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• The ability to work as a team member in a diverse environment interfacing with both public and private providers. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Texas Driver License required.
• Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be insurable on the Center’s insurance.