About Us:

The Epilepsy Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by epilepsy through education, advocacy, research, and connection. We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families impacted by epilepsy. We offer professional growth, comprehensive benefits package, a great culture, flexibility and a positive work environment.

Our Benefits:

• Generous employer contribution to health insurance – we pay 100% individual coverage for full-time employees
• 3 weeks vacation the first year
• 12 sick days per year
• 3 personal days per year
• 37.5 hour work week
• 13 holidays per year
• Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
• Employer paid health reimbursement account
• Flexible spending account up to $1,000 annually

Position Summary:

The Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern New York, Inc. has an exciting full-time opportunity for a compassionate and caring person dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with epilepsy due to a traumatic brain injury (TBI). We offer a positive, engaging work environment with an opportunity for you to grow and add value to our team. Our leadership provides excellent training, positive communication, and opportunities for professional growth. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a great culture, flexibility, and a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a person-centered approach in all aspects of your job, providing consumers with choice and respect, ensuring consumer needs are addressed to the best of your ability, at all times.
• Develop individual service plan and ensure completion of all necessary documentation. Reviews and evaluates effectiveness of plan with consumers as needed.
• Maintain comprehensive progress notes for all consumers.
• Maintain all service coordination records in participant’s file including all phone contacts, correspondence and reports.
• Act as a liaison/coordinator with day programs, schools, vocational or work-related providers.
• Completion of housing documents per Department of Health (DOH) requirements.
• Assist consumers with arranging transportation, medical and clinic appointments and other needed services.
• Maintain required face to face contacts and home visits with each consumer.
• Ensure completion of all incident reporting per DOH regulation.
• Assist with intakes and assessments for new consumers expressing the desire and need for services.
• Complete billing checklist and records as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and (2) two years of experience providing case management/service coordination, and information, linkages and referrals regarding community-based services for individuals with disabilities.
• Prior experience with the NYS DOH TBI Waiver program a real plus!
• Competent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Effective use of time management skills.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and have reliable transportation.

Additional Details:

Our service coordinators:

• Coordinate the individual service plan of each participant using a person-centered approach.
• Ensure safety for each consumer to live independently in the community.

Salary Range:

• $45,000.00 – $52,000.00