Job Description

_ What You Get To Do:_

The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for providing and coordinating community living supports to individuals with disabilities. These living supports include, but are not limited to: assisting individuals in making a home for themselves; assisting individuals in making choices; assuring that the home is a clean, safe living environment for individuals; assisting individuals in maintaining good health; and other specific supports, as described in Individualized Service/ Support Plans or as instructed by the Program Director.

In addition, the Community Support Coordinator coordinates: routine household activities, individual services and supports, communication and follow through related to specific administrative and personnel matters.

The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for working cooperatively with the Program Director and other staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of community living supports provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Community Support Coordinator will be expected to contact the Program Director regarding any program or personnel issues within the home. S/he should also contact the Program Director regarding emergency household, medical, or maintenance needs in the home.

Hours:

• Tue 3p-11p, Wed 3p-11p, Thurs 9a-5p (admin), Fri 3p-11p, Sat 3p-11p

Qualifications

** What Makes You A Great Fit:**

• At least one (1) year of experience providing community supports to people with developmental disabilities, or in a related human service area
• Experience in medication administration preferred
• Ability to act as a role model for other staff,
• Sincere desire to provide individualized supports to individuals with developmental challenges;
• Ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities
• Ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in programming
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members
• When required, physical ability to lift/transfer those individuals
• Valid Driver's License and consistent access to a vehicle is required

Additional Information

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served. Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

5/22

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