Self Determination Coordinator
Company: Rehmann
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: March 19, 2023
Job Description:
Company Summary: CLS is one of the largest non-profit agencies
in Michigan and supports individuals with physical, intellectual,
and developmental disabilities of all ages. We have a mission to
support people to exercise control and authority over their own
lives. We have a "Whatever it takes" attitude when it comes to
supporting people. Self Determination Coordinator The Self
Determination Coordinator coordinates the implementation of
Person-Centered Planning and the principles of Self Determination
in the lives of people supported by Community Living Services, Inc.
(CLS) and assures that our funders' expectations and standards are
met. The Self Determination Coordinator plays a key role in the
recruitment and training of Independent Supports Coordinators. The
Self-Determination Coordinator's responsibilities also include the
mentoring of Independent Support Coordinators in Person-Centered
Planning, budget development and authorization, community outreach,
obtaining and utilizing stakeholder input, assuring quality
services, and satisfaction with services while keeping the people
supported by CLS and their needs the primary focus of all
activities. - Requirements:
- Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services area. Minimum
one year experience working with people with
intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Meets Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP)
criteria in the State of Michigan.Knowledge of Person-Centered
Planning and Self-Determination models of support preferred Offers
of Employment Are Contingent Upon:
- Proof of ability to work in the U.S. (I-9)
- Passing a physical exam
- Passing a TB test and drug screen
- Passing a Criminal Background Check
- Passing other checks required for your position (e.g., OIG,
NPDB, SAM, etc.)
- For positions that require business travel:
- Valid Michigan Driver's License with acceptable driving
record
- Access to reliable transportation that meets travel requirement
About Us: Community Living Service's Wayne County division, located
in Wayne, Michigan, provides supports for people of all ages with
intellectual and developmental disabilities in Wayne County. We
assist people in developing a Person-Centered Plan and then create
an individualized budget based on that plan. Our contract with the
Detroit Wayne Mental Health Authority (DWMHA) is designed to assist
people in developing and controlling individualized budgets to pay
for their authorized supports and services. This puts the resources
in the hands of people and their families so they can judge whether
the services are of good value to them so they can make their own
life decisions. CLS connects people/families with qualified
individuals and Provider agencies and can assist in the interview
process to help people decide who they would like to provide their
services and supports. A Fiscal Intermediary will then make
payments on the person's/family's behalf for the services chosen
and will provide a monthly report, so everyone knows how much their
services cost and how much money is left in their individualized
budget. This offers flexibility and creativity regarding how to use
the financial resources and whom to choose for services and
supports. Excellent Benefit Package includes:
- PTO (paid time off) Accrual Program
- Paid Holidays
- BC/BS PPO Medical Benefits
- Flex Savings Account
- Dental
- Vision
- Term Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
Community Living Support -provides equal employment opportunities
to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits
discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,
color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status,
genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by
federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation and training.
https://www.comlivserv.com/
Keywords: Rehmann, Grand Rapids , Self Determination Coordinator, Other , Grand Rapids, Michigan
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