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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.
$48,613 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Community Support Coordinator The Arc of Opportunity Community Support Coordinator Fitchburg, MA Apply Full Time Fitchburg, Fitchburg, MA, US Salary Range:
$23.41 To $23.41 Hourly $1500 Referral Bonus for Current Staff!Position Summary:
Develops curricula and identifies community resources to build volunteer and preference-based opportunities for participants that links to the ISP goals.Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (40 hr/week)Pay:
$23.41 per Hour Community Supports Coordinator Community Based Day and Employment Supports The Arc of Opportunity, Fitchburg, MA, US Develops curricula and identifies community resources to build volunteer and preference-based opportunities for participants that links to the ISP goals.Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pmEssential Functions:
- Works closely with Person Centered Plan Managers and Program Directors in delivering service standards of excellence and ensuring operational compliance within assigned program in accordance with federal, state and agency regulations.
- Implement Individual Support Plans for individuals based on assessments, objectives and goals.
- Create daily and weekly employment and skill development schedules based upon participants ISP goals, skills, and preferences.
- Develop employment curriculum.
- Complete and submit required electronic documentation, which includes monthly work site evaluations, attendance, billing and production sheets.
- Timely and accurate coding for services into electronic medical records system for billing purposes.
- Under the guidance of PD of Volunteer and Career development maintain a positive, professional relationship with community work sites.
- Maintain ratio and facilitate group/programming as needed.
- Responsible for maintaining a clean, accessible program space in assigned home room area.
- Ability to access all modes of transportation including driving and public transportation.
- Attend mandatory trainings and meetings as required and assigned.
- Actively advocates for participants.
- Assists individuals with skill building and attainment of ISP/service plan goals.
- Provides transportation to participants to community activities including performing safe lifts and transfers.
- Demonstrates commitment to agency mission and The Way of The Arc in all interactions.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED is required.- A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record and CORI is required at all times during employment with The Arc of Opportunity.
- Ability to transfer, change, shower assist with toileting and all personal care needs of the individuals supported.
- Computer literacy skills.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., kneel, bend and carry items, and sustain periods of walking, standing, and sitting.
- Ability to physically assist individuals according to their needs and perform physical restraint if necessary.
Mental Requirements:
- Cross functional communication skills in written and oral
- English which conveys clear and concise information in a professional and respectful manner to individuals supported, family members/guardians, peers, government agencies, community partners and employees.
- Functional and situational reasoning to follow policy, problem solve, exercise sound judgment, prioritize multiple tasks, and manage crisis.