Job Detail

Organization: Fairbanks Resource Agency

Location: Fairbanks Resource Agency

Position: Care Coordinator

Starting Salary: 35,000 a year

This job will expire on: 11/30/2009

Position Duties: 1. Primary responsibility for scheduling of an annual meeting for Service Plan development, writing and distribution of the plan, and monitoring of the plan. Works with Supported Living Specialist Team Leader and other staff to gather information for completion of individual plans.
2. Completes intake procedures for persons seeking services, including establishing program consumer files, preparing intake forms reviewing intake information and presenting to agency intake committee for prioritization and making recommendations for placement.
3. Develops an annual Plan of Care and assists in the preparation of an annual cost proposal and other Home Community Based waiver and grant paperwork required for individuals receiving support.
4. Assures that each individual is provided quality services and supports as outlined in the Personal Service Plan (PSP’s) and Plan of Care. Meets with individuals a minimum of twice monthly to assure the plan is being followed and advocate for changes designated by the individual or their family member(s).
5. Assures that each individual has received medical, dental, dietary, and/or health assessments and follow-up as outlined in their Personal Service Plan (PSP’s).
6. Generates Medicaid billing documents as required by agency billing department.
7. Provides each individual with financial plans/supports. Responsible for required financial reporting.
8. Completes a quarterly review of case files to assure accurate information is maintained and appropriate documentation is available to support billing.
9. Acts as the primary advocate and contact for the individual’s family and/or guardian.
10. Regularly communicate with other staff members to develop ideas and plans for services through regularly scheduled meeting with program staff and weekly meetings with the Adult Services team.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s Degree in Rehabilitation, Mental Retardation, Behavioral Science, Psychology, Special Education, Vocational Training or related field or Bachelor’s Degree in non-related field preferred.
2. Two years experience in human services, residential or supported employment services required.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively participate as a member of a planning team for the development of individual service plans required.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, community members, consumers and family members required.

Notes:

Contact Information

Name: Darla Redfern

Phone Number: 907.456.8901

Fax Number: 907-452-5171

E-mail: dredfern@fra-alaska.net

Address: 805 Airport Road

Address 2:

City: Fairbanks

State: Alaska

Zip Code: 99701

Website: www.fra-alaska.net