Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.

The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more. 

*This position will remain open for seven (7) calendar days, or until filled. Posted 12/31/2024*

Hourly Wage: $22.20

Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly

General Description

Assists persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities in developing their Person Directed Plan (PDP), which identifies services & supports needed to obtain life goals. Monitors consumers' progress towards goals & objectives and satisfaction with services & supports available through the Home and Community-based Services program.  This is completed through monthly face to face contact & frequent telephone contact with the individuals assigned, their families, and their service providers. The work requires intensive coordination of private providers' services and available community resources including Medicaid, Social Security, and other community based programs where available. Also requires interaction and cooperation with various internal departments within Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities. Extensive documentation is necessary to ensure that the individual receives needed services and makes progress towards their life goals. All documentation must be completed within required timeframes specific to each program. Staff must be compliant with Center policies and procedures, program protocols and requirements of other regulatory bodies. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.  Position requires efficient time management.  Will have a schedule that is flexible to the needs of consumers served.  Caseload is approximately 42 individuals.

Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle to conduct business.  Must have a valid driver's license at all times, liability insurance, and a good driving record. 

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum: A qualified professional with appropriate clinical training and experience is defined as an employee with a minimum of a bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred: Bachelor's or advanced degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral, or human service field including but not limited to, psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, education, and criminal justice; Has experience with the IDD population and/or experience in direct care; Case management experience; Customer service experience; Bilingual in English and Spanish

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of individual needs/characteristics associated with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of provider services and community-based resources.
• Knowledge of HCS and other waiver principles and billing guidelines
• Skill in individual needs assessment and treatment plan development and discharge planning. Ability to make appropriate referrals and linkages.
• Ability to advocate effectively for consumers.
• Ability to work independently, organize work effectively, and communicate clearly (verbally, in writing).
• Must be computer literate.
• Ability to develop productive relationships with individuals, family members and providers that focus on consumer specific outcomes.
• Knowledge of applicable rules, regulations and policies and procedures.
• In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.