We value an equitable and inclusive workplace and seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and abilities

Why work at Rocky Mountain Human Services? 
You will have the opportunity to contribute to an organization that is dedicated to embracing the power of community to support individuals and families in creating their future.

RMHS provides great benefits such as:

• Employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Generous paid time off such as vacation, sick, personal, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement (full-time employees only)
• Mileage reimbursement
• 403(B) with company match
• Employee assistance program

Position Purpose

Service Coordinators plan, coordinate, and monitor services provided to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Individuals may receive support through a variety of waivers and state funding including; HCBS-DD, HCBS-SLS, HCBS-CWA, HCBS-CES and State SLS.  

Remote position based in Denver, CO. Candidate must be living in the state of Colorado by first day of employment. Travel around Denver Metro required area as needed.

Essential Duties

• Provides Targeted Case Management functions, including billing through contact notes
• Facilitates, writes, and monitors annual service plans for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Initiates and writes referrals for services
• Provides assistance with service and support placements
• May assist in transfers and placements to new waiver programs as needed
• Communicates effectively with clients, families, agency staff and others to obtain positive outcomes
• Reviews, responds, and provides follow up regarding any client paperwork
• Provides information and knowledge about the waiver programs to the client and their team  
• Completes face-to-face visits with individuals in the community and at their homes
•  Serves as a mediator and helps to resolve conflict as it relates to the individual’s service plan
•  Advocates for the best interest of the client
• Conveys a positive and professional image of the organization to others
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally

• Knowledge and understanding of people with developmental disabilities and HCBS waivers
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to analyze information and use sound judgement when making recommendations or solving problems.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities
• Knowledge of basic financial management skills
• Basic skill in computer software programs
• Ability to function as a team-player
• Skill in mediation and conflict-management
• Knowledge of community resources
• Excellent facilitation skills
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assesses client’s or family’s needs and functional eligibility for services.
• Actively communicate and facilitate transdisciplinary review of service plans with ID/D clients, caregivers, families, stakeholders, advocates and providers. 
• Works with clients, families and appropriate community agencies to coordinate and facilitate services for clients.
• Ability to meet/work with clients in a variety of settings.
• Participates in planning treatment programs and in dispositional and discharge plans.
• Maintains family/caregiver contact regarding client adjustments.
• Attends and testifies at court proceedings
• Attends staff, team and department meetings.
• Attends in-services, staffing and other meetings with supervisor’s approval. May be appointed to committees.
• Participates in agency and community planning and education.
• Develops and maintains client case records, plans and reports.
• Ability to drive personal or company vehicle
• Lift and/or carry 20 lbs.
• Sit, stand and walk for reasonable periods of time.
• Maintains prompt and regular attendance.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services (or related field) or five years working with people with developmental disabilities and their families or a combination of education and experience. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, reliable transportation, and a proven ability to safely drive personal vehicle without exposing company to serious liability risks
• Ability to receive, process, and maintain information through oral and written communication effectively

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years working with people with developmental disabilities and their families
• Fluent in written and spoken Spanish

Driving Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Proof of motor vehicle insurance
• Personal vehicle in good operating condition for use during work
• No major violations in the past three years.
• No more than two moving violations in the past three years
• Ability to meet and maintain agency driving requirements and operate agency vehicles

Rocky Mountain Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to racial, ethnic and cultural diversity and the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act.