Transition Coordinator

Location: Sikeston MO

Department/Program: Developmental Disabilities Program

Primary Shift:M-F 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Job Classification:Full-Time

FLSA Classification:Exempt

Salary: $41000 - $43000 (A potential retention bonus may be offered in addition to the base salary.)

Travel Required (Y/N %):Y 30%

Why youll love this position:

As a Transition Coordinator youll have the rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. Youll guide them through important life transitions ensuring they receive the services and support they need to thrive in their communities. This role allows you to build strong relationships with families community partners and state agencies while using your problem-solving skills to overcome challenges and create positive outcomes. Youll enjoy a balance of independence and collaboration managing your own caseload while working as part of a dedicated compassionate team. Every day brings new opportunities to advocate connect and make an impacthelping others achieve greater independence and a better quality of life.

What Youll Do:

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with other Target Case Management Agencies and DMH staff.
• Coordinate and/or participate in all scheduled conference calls. Update individual support plans (ISPs) and associated documentation. Initiate conference calls between other members in the state when a person is transferring between CCSOMO counties.
• Assist with ensuring developmental disabilities consumers have services authorized including meeting with consumers.
• Prepare files and ensure all federal and state-mandated documentation is complete and all policies/procedures are followed.
• Should there be an issue or potential reportable issue notify the involved supervisor and DD Director for immediate action.
• Attend or schedule inter-disciplinary team meetings to discuss client cases in relation to eligibility support plans progress transfer progress and possible changes in the service program.
• Meet with program staff for complex residential addition include staff in statewide phone calls as necessary.
• Visit service agencies attend meetings and confer with other agency staff and state-designated staff to become informed concerning community resources in other parts of the state for persons with developmental disabilities.
• Assist with training Support Coordinators about the transition process and requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Catholic Social Teachings

Possesses a strong commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities including the understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and the ability to demonstrate the philosophy and values of the agency. The identity of the agency is clearly Catholic and as such Catholic Charities adheres to the social and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in social work (BSW) or equivalent human services degree; ORRegistered Nurse (licensed)
• This position requires a valid drivers license a reliable vehicle and proof of insurance.
  

Preferred:

• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities as a case manager.
• Knowledge of social services.
• Equivalent combinations of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

If you have questions about this position please contact:

Human Resources or

Charities of Southern Missouriis an Equal Opportunity Employer.