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The Supports Coordinator serves as the primary advocate and broker of services within the system for the people he/she/they support.  He/she/they work within the system and the community to ensure the people supported have maximum access to and use of the resources available. The Supports Coordinator focuses efforts on connecting the people supported to networks of family, friends, and meaningful relationships, and develops strategies to coordinate the individual's personal resources with entitlements and special programs to provide economic and social place in the community.  The Supports Coordinator provides these services while adhering to Person Centered Planning and the principles of Self-Determination, the Michigan Mental Health Code, Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) requirements, Self-Directed Services Technical Advisory, CLS Guiding Principles, Code of Ethics, and professional code of ethics. Reporting Relationship:   Reports to the Supports Coordination Manager. Duties and Responsibilities: The following list of duties is a menu of possible services the Supports Coordinator may provide based on the needs and desires of the individual and their family. Meets with the person in accordance with the amount, scope, and frequency noted in their Individual Plan of Service (IPOS) and additionally, as the person's preference/ needs dictate. Links, coordinates, and provides monitoring of services as identified in the Individual Plan of Service and as communicated by the person, their family, and circle members. Assists with the individual's access to and maintenance of entitlements. Reviews and completes documentation required to maintain the individual's entitlements and insurance coverage, including Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security benefits, Supplemental Security Income, Adult Home Help, Food Assistance, etc. Assists with proactive planning on behalf of the individual related to potential crisis situations and provides crisis resolution support as needed. Assists the individual and family to coordinate and secure services needed to address any health concerns.  Coordinates health and safety strategies, including planning related to emergency needs and coordination with Medicaid Health Plans and other health care providers. Coordinates discharge planning as needed for hospitalizations. Assists the individual to identify S.M.A.R.T goals and develop strategies to support the goals, both logistically and financially.   Assists with goal development, fulfillment, plan implementation, and follow-up per funding requirements. Assists the individual to become an active and contributing member of their community. Assists the individual with the development of self-advocacy skills. Assists the individual with the development of relationships.  Assists the individual in building a circle of friends, maintaining natural supports, and expanding/maintaining their social network. Works collaboratively with other service providers and supporters in the individual's life to develop individualized, creative methods of service delivery specific to the individual's needs and desires. Conducts planning and develops resources related to the individual's desired housing opportunities.  Coordinates and secures housing as requested.  Assists and supports the individual's pursuit of desired housing, including housing identification and location, selection of roommates, application for the individual with subsidies, pursuing environmental modifications, signing of leases, etc. Assists the individual and family to coordinate and secure transportation as needed. Assists the individual with pursuing & securing avenues of income generation. Coordinate ongoing support with the school system.  Participates in school transition planning related to the individual's post-graduation aspirations. Assists individuals, families, and other support providers in locating and obtaining nec