IDD Service Navigator & Care Continuity Advocate

Job Number: 26-11414 Job Summary: The Service Coordinator works alongside a team of advocates to help people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) who are pursuing access to community services and support. The focus of this role is to partner with individuals with IDD and involved loved ones - to aid access to services and safeguard the continuity of care. Service Coordinators apply a person-centered approach and perform a set of four service coordination elements - assessment, service planning/coordination, monitoring, and crisis prevention/management. Efforts commonly include working within a multidisciplinary team consisting of internal or external community partners. Service Coordinators within the IDD division of Integral Care support the efforts of Intake, Enrollment, General Revenue, or Medicaid waiver programs - all of which work to some degree with person-directed plans and electronic health record systems upon training. In addition, Service Coordinators may also work with individuals with IDD residing in Medicaid Certified Nursing Facilities or the Austin State Supported Living Center seeking to move to homes in the community. Qualified Mental Health Professionals (QMHP) embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, provide suicide safer care, and foster a supportive and welcoming environment that promotes racial and health equity. QMHPs operate in a dynamic environment, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and diverse community members, and develop extensive knowledge of community resources. Services can be both office and community based and may require the use of a personal automobile. Individuals served are diagnosed with IDD but may also present with co-occurring mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or chronic health conditions. Regular, predictable attendance is considered to be an essential requirement for this position. Other duties may be assigned. May require a flexible work schedule. Integral Care employees are to strive to maintain a trauma sensitive workplace, to embrace trauma sensitive and informed practices, and to foster a supportive and welcoming environment of care. Education Graduated from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree with a major specialization in Human/Behavioral/Social Services or related field. Master's degree preferred. License Required: Current and valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Experience Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish. Hours: Full-Time. Workdays: Monday - Friday. Workhours: 8:00AM - 5:00PM. Salary: $24.18 - $25.39, an hour, based on education. Why join us: Integral Care has proudly served Travis County residents for the past 50 years. As the largest provider of behavioral health services in Travis County, we are dedicated to improving the lives of adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, you will find rewarding work every day alongside people who have as much compassion as you. Join us, and together we can help improve the quality of life for the people we serve. Imagine your career at Integral Care! Employee Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Generous vacation/holiday/sick leave Life and Short-term/Long-term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 403(b) retirement account Gold's Gym membership discount Mileage reimbursement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex, or age. For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role. This position requires the employee to reside in the state of Texas. LPHA Keywords: Mental Health Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, Behavioral Health Therapist, Psychotherapist, Senior Clinician, Licensed Clinician, Clinical Mental Health Professional, Program Therapist, LPHA, Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, Licensed Practitioner, Therapist, Counselor QMHP Keywords: Qualified Mental Health Professional, QMHP, Case Manager, Rehabilitation Specialist, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Professional, Mental Health Specialist, Social Worker #J-18808-Ljbffr Integral Care-Austin, TX