Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are actively seeking a Residential Service Coordinator in Albuquerque, NM. The Residential Service Coordinator uses best practices and technology within a community-based setting to assist, train and supervise individuals in activities of daily living and socialization skills. Using discretion and independent judgement, the Residential Service Coordinator coordinates and monitors the assessment and treatment planning process; the delivery and follow-up of patient care; and assures that the appropriate service plans are followed. This individual also serves as an advocate and liaison for and on their behalf.
Starting Salary: $60,000 per year
Responsibilities
Develop service plans and ensures individual assessments are completed to determine if goals and objectives are being met
Gather the necessary information for the applicant to be approved as a waiver participant
Secure a residence in the community that meets the individual’s welfare and safety needs
Create and implement the service plan, making revisions every six months
Identify, develop, and coordinate community resources and support
Maintain all documentation of service delivery and billing
Assure that the assessment of need for a nursing facility level of care will be initiated on the anniversary of the initial determination (PRI/Screen)
Initiate a re-evaluation of the level of care when the waiver participant has experienced a significant improvement in his/her ability to function independently in the community
Communicate and document employee’s progress to the employer and support people, including family, residential staff and other professionals
Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Minimum Requirements
Associate’s degree and practical experience as a case manager working with people with disabilities
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
Ability to present facts and recommendations effectively in oral and written form
Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing
Working Conditions
May be required to travel
May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable disease
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
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.