Supports Coordinator - Fee For Service

Requirements The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree, which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science. Or
• Two years of college (including earning an associate degree) with 12 eligible credits AND two years’ experience in a position performing paraprofessional case management functions. Or
• 12 eligible credits AND three years’ experience in a position performing paraprofessional case management functions. Or
• A combination of 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science and two years’ professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling psychology, school psychology, social work or health and rehabilitative services.

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Tri-Valley Care Inc./Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Supports Coordinator to join our team at our program in Susquehanna County, Lackawanna County and/or surrounding counties in Pennsylvania.

Our Supports Coordinator will be responsible for a caseload in Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and/or surrounding counties in Pennsylvania. The main function of this position is to assist and support the individuals in maximizing their "everyday life” by identifying individual’s needs, strengths, lifetime goals, and preferences in services/supports.

The principles and practices of Positive Approaches and Self-Determination will be the driving influences in the provision of support services/supports. The ideal candidate will collaborate with individuals, families, and providers to ensure individuals are living their best life. The person in this position will have the responsibility of assisting each individual in the development of their individual service plan, based on the results of assessments designed to develop outcomes appropriate to the individual's "personal vision." The person in this position will maintain regular communication and contact with each individual in order to ensure that all aspects of needed/necessary supports are intact.

Flexibility of time and work hours is necessary in this position. There may be a need for evening and/or weekend hours, dependent on the needs of the individuals receiving support.

Earn $17 - $23.50/hour. This is a Fee for Service position with daytime hours. Benefits Merakey offers Medical, Dental, Vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans, Work/Life balance, flexible schedules, cell phone discount plan, employee referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement and much more!

Requisition number: 82406

About Merakey Merakey is a leading developmental, behavior health, and education non-profit provider with a fifty-year history. We offer a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country. Our belief that every individual has the right to achieve growth, dignity and fulfillment guides all of our decisions. At Merakey, we care about each other and are committed to providing the very best care to those we serve. Tri-Valley Care / Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.