Resource Coordinator, DDA in Frederick, Maryland For Sale
Description:
This is a direct service position requiring general and specific knowledge of the Developmental Disabilities Administration, mental health, community programming and entitlement programs. Primary responsibilities are to provide and/or coordinate assessment, planning, linkage, monitory and advocating for and with enrolled adults.
Duties:
Provide and/or coordinate the following services for and with assigned individuals: assessment, planning, linking, monitoring, advocacy and care both internal to Way Station's program and through external social service agencies.
Components and with external service providers.
Be available to address client concerns as they arise on any given day, i.e. resource management, appointments, transportation, housing, skills teaching, entitlements coordination, member debt, money management, etc.
Accompany members to appointments as needed.
Documentation and Service Authorization
Maintain current, accurate and complete documentation related to all services and functions, e.g. entitlements, enrollment requirements and linkages to internal and external services.
Obtain and maintain entitlement linkage for WS clients as assigned. Connect members with relevant agencies outside WSI as needed. Collect income verification copies of social security card, birth certificate, etc.
Enrollment
Provide initial transportation for members and assist with coordinating transportation options/exploring community resources.
Assist members and staff with transition process of new enrollees to rehabilitation services. Complete enrollment checklist, obtain member signature on contracts and agreements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in related field or work experience that uniquely qualifies the individual for the job.
Two years positively referenced relevant work experience.
Applicant is required to have a valid full driver's license in the state in which he or she resides with very limited violations (license cannot be provisional).
Possession or use of a four passenger car to be used to transport Way Station clients.
Must be covered under an active auto insurance policy and a valid copy of auto insurance is required prior to hire.
Applicant must be able to clear a state and federal background check.
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