Position Details

Habilitation Coordinator

Developmental Disabilities Authority - Lufkin, TX

Position #: P#1091

Position Summary

Burke is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Habilitation Coordinator to support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) residing in nursing facilities. This position plays a vital role in coordinating services, facilitating person-centered planning, and helping individuals explore opportunities for greater independence and community integration.

The Habilitation Coordinator is responsible for facilitating interdisciplinary team meetings, developing and updating Habilitation Service Plans, coordinating services between providers, and supporting individuals and families through the PASRR process. This position also assists individuals interested in transitioning from nursing facilities to community-based living options.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and advocacy skills, along with a passion for supporting individuals with IDD in achieving their goals and maximizing their quality of life.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Conducting initial interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings
  • Convening and facilitating service planning team meetings
  • Facilitating the development and ongoing revision of Habilitation Service Plans through a person-centered discovery process
  • Coordinating services and supports between the individual's Habilitation Service Plan and nursing facility plan of care
  • Completing PASRR evaluations and related documentation
  • Collaborating with nursing facility staff, service providers, individuals, and families
  • Educating individuals, legally authorized representatives (LARs), and families about available community living options
  • Assisting individuals transitioning from nursing facilities to community settings
  • Developing Community Living Discharge Plans
  • Maintaining accurate and timely documentation in accordance with program requirements
  • Traveling throughout the service area to provide services and support

Education Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human services field including, but not limited to, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, or criminal justice

Experience Requirements

Required:

  • One (1) year of experience working or volunteering with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), or
  • Personal experience as a friend or family member of an individual with IDD

Licenses & Certifications

Required:

  • Valid Texas Driver's License

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be able to successfully complete required training, including:

  • Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA)
  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • Defensive Driving
  • All other required training modules

Additional requirements include:

  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to travel throughout the service area
  • Driving record acceptable to Burke's insurance carrier

Physical Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform the following:

  • Evaluate and monitor consumer needs using visual and auditory skills
  • Bend, reach, and move throughout various work environments
  • Lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including charts and equipment
  • Utilize fine motor skills for legible writing and computer documentation
  • Assist consumers as needed during the course of service delivery

Schedule

  • Monday - Friday
  • 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • After-hours work may be required to meet consumer and program needs

Compensation

$42,120 - $43,555 annually
Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Why Join Burke?

At Burke, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities achieve greater independence, access community resources, and improve their overall quality of life. Join a mission-driven organization committed to person-centered care and community inclusion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, or disability unless such characteristics are bona fide occupational requirements.

Qualified applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis until the position is filled.

Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. All final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.