Service Coordinator - Intellectual & Developmental Disability Services

The Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability Authority (LIDDA) Divison of StarCare is in search of qualified, compassionate Service Coordinators seeking to make a difference in the lives of people. 

Working at StarCare provides employees with the unique opporunity of helping people with disabilities live their best lives by ensuring self-determination and the opportunity to live, thrive and be valued members of our community. Responsibilities of LIDDA Service Coordinators include:

• Provide assessment, service planning, coordination, and monitoring of services for people on assigned caseload.
• Conduct activities through face-to-face and telephone contacts with individuals, providers, family members/legal guardians. 
• Assist people on assigned caseload to establish and/or maintain eligibility for services.
• Promote Person Centered Thinking and self-determination by educating individuals about rights, options, and choice.
• Complete and submit all required program documentation in accordance within the Local IDD Authority (LIDDA) Department’s designated timeframes.
• Ensure all activities support and promote StarCare's culture of hope and health.

Schedule: Full-time, non-exempt positions scheduled Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with flexibility to meet the needs of the program.

Compensation:  $20.30/hour

Benefit Package: StarCare offers an expansive benefit package including, but not limited to: Company-paid medical coverage, fully funded employer contribution to HSA, company-paid life insurance, paid hospital indemnity plan, 401k with up to 12% employer match, front loaded paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, sabbatical leave, longevity augmentations, and employee referral augmentations.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university, required.   
• Major in a Human Services or related field (Sociology, Psychology, Family Studies, etc.), preferred.
• One (1) year of full-time experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, preferred.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires strong, detailed oriented writing skills.
• Must possess strong organizational skills, communication skills, and compassionate patience when interacting with individuals on caseload.
• Knowledge and skill in operating personal computer with Microsoft Office products is required.
• Position requires frequent travel within the service delivery area using personal vehicle with mileage reimbursement provided at the Agency’s approved rate.
• Must have current Texas driver’s license, liability car insurance, and be insurable under the Agency insurance.
• Center laptop computer and cell phone are provided.
• Must pass a pre-hire drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must want to ensure all people have the opportunity to live their BEST lives

WHY CHOOSE StarCare?

 StarCare Specialty Health System (StarCare) is the state designated Local Authority for mental health and intellectual disabilities for Lubbock, Lynn, Hockley, Cochran and Crosby Counties and the Local Authority for substance use disorders for 41 counties in the West Texas region. StarCare is also a Texas Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) and provides adult inpatient psychiatric services at Sunrise Canyon Hospital. StarCare proudly supports veterans via VetStar, aging citizens via the Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) delivered by Silver Star, and much more!

StarCare’s mission is to provide access to a diverse array of specialty healthcare services that support and empower people as valued members of our community. StarCare has been providing HOPE & HEALTH to our community since 1967. 

EEO Statement: StarCare Specialty Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Posted: 6/2/23