State Services Coordinator - Region 1
Company: State of Georgia
Location: Forsyth
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
State Services Coordinator - Region 1
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Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia
Department of - DBHDD
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Mar 31, 2023 Post Date
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The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental
Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on
policies, programs, and services for people with mental health
challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental
disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia's public
safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals
throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health,
developmental disabilities and hospital services.
The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.
Job Description
Job Title: State Services Coordinator - Region 1
Pay Grade: I
Job Summary:
The candidate chosen for this position will perform the duties
listed below in multiple counties in east central Georgia. The
position is field based, with supervision from the Region 1 Field
Office in Cumming, GA. The territory that this position will cover
will include the Counties around the northwest most corner of the
state, the main counties that they would be working in would be
Whitfield, Walker, Murray, Gordon, Floyd, Catoosa, Haralson, Polk,
Floyd, Chattanooga, and Douglas, with additional adjacent territory
included on an as needed basis. The individual who is chosen for
this position will live in one of the assigned or adjacent counties
to those listed. State Services Coordinators maintain a caseload of
approximately 55 individuals who receive State-Funded Services
through contracted providers in your assigned territory.
Essential Responsibilities:
State Service Coordinators develop service plans with and monitor
services for Individuals with intellectual or developmental
disabilities (IDD) who have been screened and determined eligible
for State Funded Services. State Services Coordinators are assigned
specific counties/provider locations, and under general
supervision, will perform the following duties for Individuals on
their caseloads:
Communicates with individuals in a manner appropriate to the
individual's abilities to gather required information; communicates
with families and other authorized parties to obtain information
necessary to maintain awareness of changing circumstances, current
level of need, and specific support needs
Assist individuals with IDD to choose state funded service
providers by providing information on providers and facilitating
meetings with potential providers
Periodically reassess needs, hopes and desires coupled with
assessment of risks and protection
Schedules and facilitates ISP meetings
Develops Individual Support Plans (ISPs)
Develops and maintains knowledge of community resources and
maintains a network of community contacts; uses this knowledge to
educate and advise families, providers, and caregivers as
appropriate
Complies with HIPAA and all DBHDD policies regarding
confidentiality of protected health information
Reports concerns of abuse, neglect, exploitation or immediate risk
to an individual as required by policy
Systematically monitor the implementation and the effectiveness of
the ISP and the health and safety of each individual on the
caseload via visits and review of documentation
Entry Qualifications :
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or
university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an
accredited college or university AND Two years of related
experience. Note: Some positions require eligibility for
licensure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with or knowledge of individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities, Medicaid waivers, and
DBHDD I/DD services; experience working successfully without daily
contact with a supervisor.
Spanish fluency (optional) not required.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of
Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a
statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and
retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with
programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment
and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance.
Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health
and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid
holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit
https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits
Employment Requirements To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our
employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions
within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional
licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable
providers to practice within the State of Georgia.
The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that
may be required for employees, including those not involved with
direct care:
Drug Screening
TB Evaluation
Annual Influenza*
*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical
contraindications or religious beliefs that object to
vaccinations.
DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of DBHDD to
provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons
regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status,
physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic
information, marital status, status with regard to public
assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected
by federal, state or local law. Due to the volume of applications
received, we are unable to provide information on application
status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be
considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected
applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in
the selection process.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory
applicant pool has been identified.
FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND
STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the
minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may
possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred
qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one
or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated
relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.
Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or
university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an
accredited college or university AND Two years of related
experience. Note: Some positions require eligibility for
licensure.
Additional Information
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Requisition ID: SOC0B0A
Number of Openings: 1
Shift: Day Job
Posting End Date: May 29, 2023
Keywords: State of Georgia, Macon , State Services Coordinator - Region 1, Other , Forsyth, Georgia
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