The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc. is growing our team, and has an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and caring person dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy due to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). We offer a positive, engaging work environment with an opportunity for you to grow and add value to our team. Our leadership provides excellent training, positive communication, and opportunities for professional growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a great culture, flexibility, and a positive work environment.

The mission of the Epilepsy Foundation is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives.

Our benefits package includes:

• Generous employer contribution to health insurance - we pay 100% individual coverage
• 3 weeks vacation the first year
• 12 sick days per year
• 3 personal days per year
• 37.5 hour work week
• 13 holidays per year
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
• Employer paid health reimbursement account
• Flexible spending account up to $1,000 annually

The Epilepsy Foundation of NENY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

www.efneny.org

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and (2) two years of experience providing case management/service coordination, and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities.
• Prior experience with the NYS DOH TBI Waiver program a real plus!
• Competent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective use of time management skills.
• Must possess a valid driver's license, automobile insurance and have reliable transportation.

Our service coordinators:

• Coordinate the individual service plan of each participant using a person-centered approach.
• Ensure safety for each consumer to live independently in the community.

Detailed Job Duties:

• Maintain a person-centered approach in all aspects of your job, providing consumers with choice and respect, ensuring consumer needs are addressed to the best of your ability, at all times.
• Develop individual service plan and ensure completion of all necessary documentation. Reviews and evaluates effectiveness of plan with consumers as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive progress notes for all consumers.
• Maintain all service coordination records in participant's file including all phone contacts, correspondence and reports.
• Act as a liaison/coordinator with day programs, schools, vocational or work related providers.
• Completion of housing documents per Department of Health (DOH) requirements.
• Assist consumers with arranging transportation, medical and clinic appointments and other needed services.
• Maintain required face to face contacts and home visits with each consumer.
• Ensure completion of all incident reporting per DOH regulation.
• Assist with intakes and assessments for new consumers expressing the desire and need for services.
• Complete billing checklist and records as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person