New 
Supports Coordinator
 Merakey | |
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 Nov 26, 2024 | |
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Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Tri-Valley Care Inc./Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Supports Coordinator to join our team at our program in Susquehanna County, Lackawanna County and/or surrounding counties in Pennsylvania.
Earn: $19.50 billable / $15.00 non-billable Our Supports Coordinator will be responsible for a caseload in Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and/or surrounding counties in Pennsylvania. The main function of this position is to assist and support the individuals in maximizing their "everyday life" by identifying individual's needs, strengths, lifetime goals, and preferences in services/supports. The principles and practices of Positive Approaches and Self-Determination will be the driving influences in the provision of support services/supports. The ideal candidate will collaborate with individuals, families, and providers to ensure individuals are living their best life. The person in this position will have the responsibility of assisting individuals in the development of their individual service plan, based on the results of assessments designed to develop outcomes appropriate to the individual's "personal vision." The person in this position will maintain regular communication and contact with individuals to ensure that all aspects of needed/necessary support are intact. Flexibility of time and work hours is necessary in this position. There may be a need for evening and/or weekend hours, depending on the needs of the individuals receiving support. Benefits Merakey offers competitive compensation plans and more! * DailyPay * Work/Life Balance * Flexible Schedules * Cell Phone Discount Plans * Employee Referral Bonuses About Merakey Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: * A bachelor's degree, which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science. Or * Two years of college (including earning an associate degree) with 12 eligible credits AND two years' experience in a position performing paraprofessional case management functions. Or * 12 eligible credits AND three years' experience in a position performing paraprofessional case management functions. Or * A combination of 12 college credits in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social science and two years' professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling psychology, school psychology, social work or health and rehabilitative services. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled | |