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Innovation Coordinator - Montgomery County & Surrounding Counties

Charles Lea Center

Full-time$48k–$50k / year (est.) Posted 11d ago
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Innovation Coordinator - Tennessee Charles Lea Center is looking to hire a full-time Innovation Coordinator in Montgomery County/Surrounding counties. Please note, you do not have to reside in Montgomery County but will have to serve Montgomery County and surrounding counties.   An Innovation Coordinator earns a competitive wage of $22.84-$24.04/Hour. Compensation within the posted pay range is determined based on education and experience. We provide terrific benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k), paid time off (PTO), tuition reimbursement, and access to online wellness clinic. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! An Innovation Coordinator (IC) works under the guidance of the Regional Manager of Innovative Services. The primary focus of the IC is to support people to live more effective and meaningful lives by working with them to secure nontraditional services that encompass a combination of staff supports and enabling technologies. This includes residential, employment, and community supports. Key areas include assessment, person centered / MAP's planning, linking people to services, training, and advocacy. Would you like to use your skills to contribute to an organization that makes a difference in your community? If so, please read on! ABOUT THE CHARLES LEA CENTER At the Charles Lea Center, we believe that every person should have the right to have a meaningful life whether they have a disability or not. By providing an array of supports and by offering nontraditional innovative services, we respect the uniqueness of each person and support individuals with disabilities to live, learn, work, and play. We are looking for an Innovation Coordinator to help us develop and implement a unique and new service in Tennessee designed to help young adults in the communities where they live, learn, work, and play. Using a unique approach built around person centered, employment first, and technology first thinking. We are looking for an Innovation Coordinator who is grounded in person centered thinking and one who can foster a creative and forward-thinking approach to providing services in Tennessee. The Charles Lea Center is a CQL accredited organization that is based in Spartanburg South Carolina and provides services in South Carolina, and North Carolina and recently was awarded a contract with the Tennessee Department Disability and Aging (DDA) to provide services in their State. For additional information about our organization, please go to our website at www.charleslea.org. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * At least 18 years of age * Must be able to effectively read, write, and communicate verbally in English * Ability to pass a background check upon hire * Valid driver's license * Vehicle Insurance Physical Requirements * This role involves regular standing, walking, lifting (up to 25 lbs), and hands-on support. Reasonable accommodations are available. REQUIREMENTS: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field; or A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a non-related field and one year of relevant experience; or Associate degree and 2 years of relevant experience; or High School Diploma or General Equivalent with 4 years of relevant case management experience providing or coordinating services to people with disabilities and special needs and/or with case management services. *Relevant experience means experience working directly with persons with intellectual, developmental, or other types of disabilities or mental illness. Are you able to work independently as well as with a team? Can you exhibit a good work ethic and professionalism? Do you genuinely like to help people and have the drive to build your career on doing good? If yes, you might just be perfect for this position!   A DAY AS THE INNOVATION COORDINATOR: * As an Innovation Coordinator, you provide services and supports focused on achieving goals for the people we support. * Provide technical assistance to Community Providers implementing services for people referred * Advocate on behalf of person / guardian to assure that services being provided reflect the desires of person guardian. * Upon successfully transitioning to community services conduct 30, 60, 90 day follow up to assure satisfaction with services and those desired outcomes are being achieved. * Follow the standards and regulations required by Tennessee Department Disability and Aging (DDA). Charles Lea Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? If you feel that you would be right for the Innovation Coordinator position, please fill out our application. We look forward to meeting you!

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