SHELBY COUNTY GOVERNMENT
                    GRANT- FUNDED POSTING
		                     
SERVICE COORDINATOR 
AGING COMMISSION OF THE MIDSOUTH

Job Number:	11-851				Job Code: C1857 

SALARY																				GRADE
Minimum:	$2,646.00 Monthly- Salary Commensurate With Experience					   44						
  																					EEOC CODE
   																						   20

Open Date:  July 22, 2011												Close Date:  July 29, 2011

Position Summary:
Works under general supervision to plan and conduct social assessments with older persons and adults with disabilities seeking enrollment into Home and Community Based Service Programs (HCBS).  Ensure in-depth screening, assessment and evaluation of individual consumer’s health and functional abilities to ascertain the need for long-term care services.  Conduct reassessments and follow-up visits in the home of seniors and adults with disabilities.  Provide service options to consumers in planning and rendering direct services.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Nursing, or related field and (2) years of direct service experience with adults with disabilities which includes activities such as assessment, care plan development, program implementation, and monitoring. (PROOF OF EDUCATION REQUIRED.) 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
•	Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license or secure one as of employment date.
•	Must have daily access to an operate automobile and meet County requirements for automobile insurance upon date employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
•	Awareness of the principles and techniques of social work.
•	Ability to complete prescribed forms.
•	Ability to work tactfully with co-workers, the public and government agencies.
•	Ability to use good judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
•	Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Follows protocols for enrolling consumers in HCBS Programs by completing an assessment plan, care plan, and referral plan for clients.
•	Coordinates all care plans and service delivery to an assigned caseload eligible for Home and Community based Service Program; responsible for arranging home services for elderly and disabled persons that will prevent nursing home placement.
•	Follows protocols to implement the start-up of the new Home and Community Based Services by completing an assessment plan, care plan, and referral plan for clients.
•	Works in a team environment to follow State guidelines determined by the TN Commission on Aging; coordinates work with service providers and other medical professionals.
•	Assesses referrals and authorizes approval for eligible clients to receive assistance from HCBS providers.  
•	Manages caseloads for HCBS Program and ensures an effective flow of clients through system. 
•	Ensures that most appropriate clients are served by the HCBS Program and cases/clients are being served in a consistent manner per state guidelines.  
•	Assures all components of HCBS Program are documented and services are provided appropriately.
•	Monitors all cases for cost of service delivery dollar allocations, documents cost for HCBS services and completes required reports.   
•	Ensures individual service costs do not exceed the per client program cap.  
•	Communicates with statewide staff on case management aspects of HCBS Program regarding implementation and progress of HCBS Program.
•	Provides in-service training on the HCBS Program Systems as needed.  
•	Performs other duties as required or directed.

Shelby County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
on the basis of race, color, age, sex, national origin or handicap status 

Equal Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H/V

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT:  http://jobs.shelbycountytn.gov

SHELBY COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
160 N. MAIN, SUITE 901 
Hours of Operation (8 A.M.-4 P.M.)

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