Ds Consultants Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.

Service Coordinator, DS

Northeast Kingdom Human Services has an opening for a Service Coordinator in their Developmental Services Department. As a DS Service Coordinator you will be the lead in meeting both general and specific needs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. Join a great team environment working to support individuals with meeting life goals and expectations!

About Northeast Kingdom Human Services

NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 450 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit. Visit us at NKHS.org Check out Life in the NEK of Vermont

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / SUMMARY

The DS Service Coordinator will perform duties of a Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional, as assigned by their supervisor. Activities will include screening to evaluate consumer strengths and needs. Intake and enrollment to include consumer and family orientation with individual program planning and service development. Service Coordination, utilization review, crisis intervention, referral and consultation. Continued quality assurance, reports and record keeping. Confidentiality to maintain strict consumer confidentiality in accordance with Federal Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2 as amended) and NKHS policies. Resource development to secure needed care and services for consumers and screen, supervise and monitor contracted providers and supportive living arrangements. Insure that housing safety requirements are met for contracted homes.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Individualized Program Planning and Service Development
• Consumer and family orientation
• Service Coordination: Advocacy and liaison of activities and collateral contacts to bring services, care treatment, resources, and people together in planned action toward meeting consumer needs and service goals identified in the ISA. Provide education and interventions to assigned caseload and other providers in a variety of settings.
• Some Screenings and Assessments

QUALIFICATIONS

• QDDP and/or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• High school diploma plus demonstrated experience
• Competence in working with individuals who are developmentally disabled

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary $21.25 - $25.97 per hour, depending on education and experience
• $2000 Sign on bonus ($1,000 after 90 days and the other $1,000 after 6 months of employment)
• Health and dental insurance. 
• 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
• Outstanding employee wellness program
• Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, and additional optional benefits

Northeast Kingdom Human Services is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.