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OAAS Support Coordinator 
About the Organization Easterseals Louisiana (ESL) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives everyday. Established in 1951, our organization supports over 8,600 individuals (whom we refer to as Participants) with a variety of disabilities. A leading provider of disability services, ESL has physical locations in 8 regions of Louisiana and our array of programs include; support coordination (case management) for children, adults and elderly participants, a wide range of behavioral health and housing services, early intervention services for infants and toddlers, and a school setting called The Chartwell Center in New Orleans.

Because we support so many participants with a range of needs, we have learned that disability looks different for everyone, and it is our goal to help our participants thrive and live their lives to their fullest potential. ESL believes that everyone deserves opportunities to be active and productive members of their communities. We strive to make a life of purpose and independence possible for our participants through our commitment to quality support, innovative service offerings, and continuous organizational evolution. We are seeking mission-driven individuals to join our team, who will help us deliver a life of independence, relationships, and meaning to our participants.
 
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Mission: To change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people's lives every day.

Salary Range: $33,500 - $34,500

Our Support Coordinators (case managers) who serve the OAAS (Office of Aging and Adults Services) population, serve a caseload of about 35-45 participants. These participants live in their homes and communities and receive support (which can be physical, medical, educational, or vocational) to assist them to remain in their desired settings. Support Coordinators are responsible for the support of participants of daily living activities and throughout emergent situations including all public emergencies including weather related evacuations. While this position is a hybrid office and remote work, for the first 90-day you will be required to be in the office full time. This role requires providing supports in a home and community-based setting, so it is vital that you have a reliable form of transportation to visit participants in their homes. 

Support Coordinator Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in social work from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or 

  • Currently licensed registered nurse (RN); or 

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human service related field which includes psychology education, counseling, social services, sociology, philosophy, family and consumer sciences, criminal justice, rehabilitation services, child development, substance abuse, gerontology, and vocational rehabilitation; or 

  • Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts or general studies with a concentration of at least 16 hours in one of the fields listed in accordance with §10505.B.3. 

  • Reliable transportation so that all you to make visits participant homes. You may anticipate about 50% or more of your time will be in the field on home visits.

  • The employee must be able to operate a computer and use web-based applications.

  • Easterseals Louisiana is a Drug-Free Workplace, pre-employment and random drug tests will be administered.

  • Will be required to pass Easterseals Louisiana’s background check and driver’s license check

  • It is important to support coordination that employees understand that, barring accommodation, their commitment to our participant, and the waiver program group includes participation in office schedules and good attendance.

 

For more information about our organization and our programs, please visit our website at https://www.easterseals.com/louisiana/

 
Position Requirements  
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

This position is currently accepting applications.

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