Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a Full-Time Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs) Coordinator in Chattanooga, TN. The Medicaid Alternative Pathways (MAPs) Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development, coordination, and delivery of the MAPs program. MAPs is designed to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) by teaching skills that promote independent living, employment, and meaningful community integration. The MAPs Coordinator provides coaching and individualized supports that foster independence through the use of technology, virtual community mapping, life skills development, and person-centered goal achievement.
Starting pay rate is $18.00/ per hour
Responsibilities
Manage a caseload of MAPs participants
Collaborate with individuals to develop a Virtual Community Resource Map (VCRM), identifying key people, places, and activities
Train participants and their support networks on enabling technologies (e.g., smartphones, tablets, and applications) to support daily tasks such as cooking, banking, health management, and scheduling
Coach participants in independent living skills, job readiness, transportation, healthy living, and social engagement
Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner
Attend conferences, seminars, and required trainings as assigned
Cooperate fully with licensing authorities and departmental staff during inspections, inquiries, or investigations
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of two (2) years of full-time experience working in the IDD field or a related human services field
Strong ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels, both internally and externally
Ability to establish and maintain supportive, respectful relationships with individuals served
Strong proficiency in the use of technology and digital tools
Ability to present ideas and factual data in a clear concise manner
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities.
Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility.
We currently operate in 11 states:
Arizona
Kentucky
Maryland
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
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