StarCare Specialty Health System is in search of a well-organized and dynamic professional to join the Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) as the Habilitation Coordinator to fill an essential role in the Pre-admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) process. This position provides assistance for a person living in a Nursing Facility to access appropriate specialized services necessary to achieve a quality of life and level of community participation acceptable to the person and LAR on the person’s behalf.

 Responsibilities of PASRR Habilitation Coordinators Include:

• Using the discovery process to develop the Individual Plan (IP) and Habilitation Service Plan (HSP).
• Assess or reassess habilitative needs.
• Ensure all Specialized Services are implemented in a timely manner.
• Conduct monthly face-to-face visits with individuals in nursing facilities.
• Conduct semi-annual Community Living Options (CLO).
• Perform on-going monitoring activities.
• Be responsible for scheduling and facilitating the service planning team (SPT) meetings at least quarterly and revise HSP as needed.
• Assist with completing PASRR Evaluations (PE) when needed and when time permits.
• Communicate information to supervisor and other employees as needed. 

Schedule: 

Full-time (40 hours per week) non-exempt position scheduled Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.

Benefit Package: 

StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, company paid hospital indemnity plan, retirement plan with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), 13 paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university with major in a Human Services or related field (Psychology, Social Work, Human Development, etc.), and one (1) year of full-time experience working with individuals with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities (IDD) is required.
• Experience working with individuals with Mental Illness is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with Pre-Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) also preferred.
• Experience working with Nursing Facilities, preferred.
• Knowledge and skill in operating a personal computer with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to organize and prioritize a variety of assignments and manage time effectively.
• Must be able maintain effective working relationships with clients, other employees, and the public.

Additional Requirements:

• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have a Texas driver's license, liability auto insurance, and be insurable under the Agency's insurance.