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YAI Individual Service Coordinator in Bay Ridge IRA #1, New York
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Individual Service Coordinator (ISC)
About the Position: YAI has an opening for a Full-Time Individual Service Coordinator (ISC) to work within our Residential programs in Brooklyn, NY. The Individual Service Coordinator (ISC) at YAI provides case coordination and administrative support and serves as an advocate for clients between program, families, residences, and clinical/care managers.
Mission Statement - YAI: YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn. If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, apply to this position.
Key responsibilities: - Manage a caseload of around 75+ individuals- Input services and meeting minutes into E-Vero- Taking notes in meetings- Ability to communicate with all families/residences despite challenges- Understanding of clinical needs of clients- Liaison between families/residences/clinicians/care managers
Support BIS and other staff/clinicians with client care- Maintain records in accordance with OPWDD regulations
Maintain compliance of program in accordance with OPWDD regulations- Assist with audits
Assess and implement staff action plans- Entering and managing databases- Provide coverage based on programs needs
Education and Experience: - BA preferred- Experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and advocating for their needs/desires required
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, presentation and communication skills- Willing to take initiative- Highly flexible personality type- Able to deal with challenging families/residences- Understanding of person-centered philosophy- Knowledge of E-Vero- Ability to work in Team Environment
Compensation:
$18.31/hr - $18.31/hr
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00pm
YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.