Care Coordinator - Bridge

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• Bridge: Care Coordinators support families and clients by conducting regular meetings, initiating contact, attending home visits and team meetings, and managing a client's team of support. Care Coordinators are responsible for eligibility determination, assessment of need, plan development to address a child's needs and coordination of multiple services. This position is within the Bridge team which serves children and young adults, up to the age of 22, who have intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. Bridge serves children, up to the age of 22, with an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. Our main service is Care Coordination. Supports include case management/service coordination, meeting with essential providers, family support, and attending school meetings.

Responsibilities

Provide a broad spectrum of services to children and young adults with an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. Per individual design, assist families in identifying, procuring and sustaining needed supports to ensure their ability to continue living with clients being served. This could be accessing community resources, attending school meetings, supporting with transition services, etc.

Timely and accurate documentation for service rendered, needs assessments, referrals, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree QDDP

• Qualified Developmental Disability Professional On the Roster of Non-Licensed & Noncertified Psychotherapists (See Licensing Requirement Notice below) 2-3 years' experience in human services field with an emphasis on children with special needs De-escalation skills Proven team leadership ability Valid driver's License, and use of a personal vehicle Licensing Requirement Notice Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid clinical license then you must added to the Roster of Non licensed & Noncertified Psychotherapists. Note this process may take 3-5 days for in-state applications and up to several weeks for out-of-state applications. Instructions can be found on the website for the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation Structure Full Time Non-Exempt Starting at $23.45/hour We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience Benefits Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible. Two Dental options Vision Insurance Employer 401(k) contributions Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee referral program with financial payment Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more! Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center policy. Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence. Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.