Autism Waiver Service Coordinator

This is a teleworking position, with the expectation that you will be visiting clients in the community setting in Howard County.

Who We Are

The Coordinating Center (The Center) has over 40 years of experience supporting children, youth, adults and seniors with complex medical needs and disabilities statewide. Deeply committed to a person-centered approach and philosophy, The Coordinating Center helps individuals of all ages and abilities achieve optimal quality health, affordable healthcare and meaningful community life. Over the past four decades, we have become an industry expert in the delivery of person-centered, community-based care coordination services and population health.

Who You Are

Qualifications

We look for candidates who align with our mission, vision, and values as a human services nonprofit organization. We look for collaborative and creative minds, self-managing organizational skills, and the desire to challenge and grow professionally. Specific qualifications are:

• A Bachelor’s degree in a human service major such as social work, special education, psychology, etc.
• One year of experience working with autism spectrum disorder.
  
  

What You Will Do

Our Service Coordinators play a significant role in the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The Service Coordinator supports the mission of The Coordinating Center by providing person-and family-centered coordination services that lead to increased independence and inclusion in the community. Service Coordinators are responsible for helping parents/caregivers with the Autism Waiver (AW) application process, completing contract requirements, documenting their activity, and assisting with transitioning out of the AW when appropriate. The Autism Waiver team is collaborative and uses the combined expertise of all team members to provide quality case management to all participants and their families.

As a Service Coordinator You Will

• Secure information, such as behavioral, educational, psychological, and social factors, which contribute to a participant's situation and evaluate these to assist in the coordination of services and resources.
• Complete monthly contacts with the participant’s family reviewing service utilization and requesting feedback about quality of services provided to their child/young adult.
• Conduct quarterly in-person visits with participants in the community setting including schools, after-school programs, and the home.
• Facilitate annual home visits with the participant and family members reassessing program eligibility and creating a plan of care.
• Maintain contact with community providers to assist with the monitoring and coordination of Autism Waiver services.
• Coordinate with the Local School System (LSS), the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH).
• Provide families with community resources information as needed.
• Complete Autism Waiver documentation in MSDE’s online system and other systems in a timely manner.
• Manage multiple priorities and tasks with flexibility to enhance service coordination services.
  
  

Why Join Us

We are proud to offer a comprehensive and award-winning benefits package including medical FSA/HSA plans, dental, vision, matching 403b, and short term/long term disability options. The hourly rate for this position is $21.95/hour and comes with all of our full-time benefits.

We facilitate ongoing conversations about professional development opportunities and invest in our coworkers by providing funds to use for professional development, and funds for furthering education.

We also encourage collaboration within our different councils and committees to get involved with other coworkers across the organization.

The Coordinating Center is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We believe that diversity is essential to the success of our organization and is reflected in our commitment to fair and equal employment opportunities for all.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and termination, are made based on qualifications, experience, and the needs of the organization.

Our hiring process is designed to ensure that every candidate is considered fairly and equitably, and we strive to eliminate bias at every stage. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to providing an inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences. The Coordinating Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination in employment (including but not limited to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act).