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Dakota Center For Independent Living Independent Living Specialist/Money Follows the Person Transition Coordinator in BISMARCK, North Dakota
Dakota Center for Independent Living, a non profit advocacy organization for people with disabilities has an immediate full-time 40 hours/week opening for a Money Follows the Person Nursing Facility Transition Coordinator. This position will be responsible for all aspects of transitioning individuals from nursing facilities into the community of their choice. Must have strong organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills, the ability to write detailed notes, and work well as a team member. Must be outgoing, motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently. This is a direct service position with no supervisory duties. Occasional work beyond the regular schedule may be required.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Become familiar with all aspects of the center's programs, services, the philosophy of independent living, and history.
Determine eligibility, secure the pertinent background information and complete the center's intake packet on all new referrals.
Establish and maintain consumer service records, record information and referrals, provide monthly, quarterly and annual reports as requested by the Program Director.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship withconsumers, outside agencies, and nursing facilities involved in the transition process.
Provide DCIL and MFP information to consumers as required in the MFP Operational Protocol.
Assess involvement of consumer's guardian, provide Guardianship expectations information, and document activities in the consumer's records in the agency data management system and MFP data management system.
Conduct MFP transition assessment of consumer needs, resources, and support, assist the consumer with Transition Assessment, developing an Transition Plan, develop A Risk Assessment and Safety Plan, develop a 24-hour backup plan, and document consumer notes in CIL First and Therap.
Assist the consumer and transition planning team in identifying support needs and services. Ensure resources the consumer will need (housing, transportation, medications, personal assistance, etc.) are in place before the transition from the nursing facility to the community.
Provide follow-up to consumers in their homes for 365 days post-transition.
Attend all in-services, training, and meetings as requested by the MFP Grant Program Administrator.
Must be able to travel within service delivery area frequently.
Other duties as assigned by Program Director/Executive Director.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
Participate in scheduled supervisory/staff meetings.
Participate in-service and professional development training.
Maintain consumer confidentiality.
Comply with all DCIL policies and procedures.
Possess knowledge of community services and resources within the center's service delivery area.
Participate in an annual performance evaluation.
Participate in the planning and development of the center's annual year plan.
Have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
RELATIONSHIPS:
The IL Specialist Supervisor will supervise the person filling this position.
AUTHORITY:
This position has no supervisory duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Money Follows the Person Transition Coordinator must know about physical, social, and psychiatric disabilities, evaluate daily living skills and collaborate with consumers to identify interests, determine Independent Living potential, and set appropriate goals.
Must have good organizational, planning, communication, and interpersonal skills, and work well as a team member. Individuals must be able to exercise diplomacy, tact, and good judgment. Must be motivated, self-directed, and able to work independently.
The person filling this position must coordinate services and appropriate follow-up service plans after the consumer achieves their goals.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A degree in human services or a related field is preferred but not required.
Experience working with disabilities is preferred but not required.
Travel and driver's license are required
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
A. Occasional work beyond the regular schedule will be required.
B. Job position contingent upon funding.
C. Employment is contingent upon criminal record/background checks.
EDUCATION:
- High school graduation, or its equivalent, plus at least four years of progressively responsible experience in programs or services related to assignment; or,
- High school graduation, or its equivalent, and any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Include a cover letter and resume.
Must have reliable transportation and be able to travel in our 18 county service delivery area. The position is open until filled. Pay is based on education and experience. EOE