Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Lakes Regional Community Center
Job overview
The Service Coordinator role at Lakes Regional Community Center involves coordinating and advocating for consumers with intellectual or developmental disabilities, impacting service delivery in Rockwall and Kaufman counties.
Responsibilities and impact
The Service Coordinator will assess and verify service needs, plan and monitor services, advocate for consumers, provide after-hours crisis support, and document progress while maintaining frequent contact with consumers, families, and service providers.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers $19.00 hourly pay with a Monday to Friday 8-5 schedule and includes benefits such as loan forgiveness, health insurance cost-sharing, short-term disability, pet insurance, employee assistance, life insurance, retirement matching up to 5%, optional dental, vision, long-term disability insurance, wellness programs, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's or advanced degree or an associate degree in related fields with experience working with individuals with IDD; high school diploma with two years of relevant experience is also acceptable; bilingual Spanish and English is a plus.
Job location and travel
Services are provided in Rockwall and Kaufman counties with a flexible schedule including after-hours, holidays, and weekends.
Company overview
Lakes Regional Community Center is a public mental health and intellectual and developmental disability services provider based in Texas, serving multiple counties in the region. The organization delivers a range of behavioral health, early childhood intervention, and support services for individuals and families, focusing on community-based care and recovery. Funding comes primarily from state contracts, Medicaid, grants, and local partnerships, allowing the center to offer low-cost or no-cost services to eligible residents. Established in 1970, Lakes Regional has a longstanding commitment to improving access to mental health resources and supporting community integration for people with disabilities. Candidates should be aware of its collaborative, mission-driven culture and its role as a key safety-net provider in the area.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience in service coordination, assessment, and advocacy, highlighting any work with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to align with Lakes Regional Community Center’s core responsibilities.
Focus on showcasing your ability to manage flexible schedules and provide after-hours crisis services, as this is crucial for meeting consumer and family needs in this role.
Apply through multiple platforms including Lakes Regional Community Center’s official corporate website and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and increase your chances of being noticed.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or managers in the service coordination or community services division at Lakes Regional Community Center. Use ice breakers like asking about their experience working with IDD populations or inquiring about tips for succeeding in this role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'service coordination,' 'assessment,' 'advocacy,' 'crisis services,' and 'documentation of progress' to ensure it passes automated screenings effectively.
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