Assistant Community Support Coordinator: Lead & Empower

apace; Nebraska; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick leave

Vacation leave

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

apace is seeking an Assistant Community Support Coordinator to support staff in training, health and well-being initiatives, and ISP implementation for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role may substitute for Direct Support Professionals as needed and involves collaboration with the CSC and Area Director.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, and includes a generous benefits package covering health, dental, vision, life, sick and vacation leave,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of instruction and developmental training for people with developmental disabilities.
• Working knowledge of management skills and safety and health precautions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating programs, financial reports, and medications.
• Ability to relate and communicate with Direct Support Professional staff reporting areas of concern.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the hiring processes for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
• Identifies training needs for staff and conducts retraining or specialized training to ensure effective support.
• Monitors staff performance and provides feedback to the Community Support Coordinators (CSC).
• Assists in writing programs and advising staff in programming techniques and record-keeping requirements.
• Assists in providing transportation services with other agency divisions to meet identified needs.
• Ensures written individual program plans are developed and used to maximize progress and monitors their implementation.
• Monitors record-keeping activities for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinates life skills training to promote independence for individuals supported.
• Acts as a member of the agency management team and provides direction for staff actions.
• Supports onboarding and training of new staff and procurement of facilities/equipment.
• Attends staff meetings and training conferences to improve performance.
• Assists CSC in procuring DSP substitute coverage.
• Plans and facilitates social/recreational activities to foster community participation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Instructional training

Management skills

Safety and health awareness

Communication with DSP staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

apace is seeking an Assistant Community Support Coordinator to support staff in training, health and well-being initiatives, and ISP implementation for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role may substitute for Direct Support Professionals as needed and involves collaboration with the CSC and Area Director.

The position is full-time with a 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, and includes a generous benefits package covering health, dental, vision, life, sick and vacation leave,