Position Title

Service Coordinator - Service Coordination - Lufkin, TX

Position Number

P #249

General Description

The Service Coordinator is responsible for providing ongoing support to individuals served in the HCS, TxHmL, and General Revenue Programs. This includes completing assessments and documentation, facilitating program planning and development, monitoring services, and linking or referring individuals to appropriate resources. The role also involves crisis prevention and management, as well as developing an understanding of reimbursement practices and program guidelines.

In carrying out these responsibilities, the Service Coordinator will work closely with the individual's family or legally authorized representative, team members, and community partners. Collaboration with both internal and external providers is an essential part of ensuring that Burke's mission; "Working Together to Improve Lives" is accomplished. Travel is required for this position, as monitoring services must often be provided in the individual's home, school, or day service setting.

Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Rehabilitation, Psychology, Medicine, Nursing, Counseling, Sociology, Human Development, Gerontology, Educational Psychology, Criminal Justice, or with a major in a social, behavioral or human services field from an accredited college or university.

Licenses/Certifications

Required: Valid Texas driver's license

Special Requests/Comments

Preferred: Good typing skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Word. Good organizational skills to meet strict deadlines.

Physical Requirements

Required: Must be physically able to complete all required training to include Satori Alternatives to Managing Aggression (SAMA), CPR, First Aid, Defensive Driving, and all other required training. Must have visual and auditory skills sufficient to evaluate and monitor consumer needs; fine motor skills for legible writing and typing; mobility required to bend, reach, lift (up to 25 lbs.) while assisting consumers, and carrying charts and equipment during a workday. Must have a driving record insurable by Burke's insurance administrator. Reliable transportation is required.

Hours

Monday - Friday; Generally, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

After-hours work may be required to meet consumer and program needs.

Salary

$42,120 - $43,555 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.