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Community Support Coordinator
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What they do
A Social or Human Services Assistant assists with identifying and arranging community services for clients. Works with social workers and other human services professionals. Helps with rehabilitation for people with disabilities or those in recovery, or coordinates home care services for the elderly; may also coordinate housing or job training assistance for immigrants, veterans, former inmates or families in crisis.
$41,212 / year median in Indiana
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Mission driven social service agency is seeking a hardworking, self-motivated, Community Support Coordinator to provide support services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Support may occur in a variety of settings and may include providing direct and indirect coordination, life skills teaching, coaching, emotional support, financial management and assistance with maintaining a home. Flexible hours, 20 - 25 hours a week Essential Duties and Responsibilities Serve as coordinator to assist individuals identified and approved for services to become involved in services by completing enrollment, skills assessments, identifying priority areas of need, and establishment of other support services Conduct scheduled and unscheduled visits to homes of those involved in services. Attend staff meetings and in-service meetings as scheduled
• Implement directly or through assignment the goals and objectives of the services plan. Coordinate leisure and educational activities. Monitor and address medical needs of those involved in services. Coordinate with day services, employment, education activities, counseling services, volunteer activities, community involvements and/or any other services. Qualifications Experience working with children/adults with disabilities. Experience in a community based program for children/adults with disabilities. Valid Drivers License Proof of Auto Insurance and Vehicle Registration is required. Must have reliable transportation. Ability to communicate clearly in a variety of situations essential. 18 years of age or older
Pay:
$16.50 - $17.25 per hour
Benefits:
Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan
Work Location:
On the road
Benefits
- Professional Development
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Flexible Work Schedules