Assistant Residential Coordinator - East Hartford

Corporation for Public Management; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation for Public Management seeks an Assistant House Coordinator to support residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, working alongside the House Coordinator to ensure smooth daily operations in a structured setting.

This role requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to work under pressure, and effective communication with families, DDS case management, and healthcare providers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work in high-stress, high-volume environments.
• Knowledge of DDS systems preferred.
• Proficiency with basic computer software (Microsoft Office).
• Medication Certification through DDS, First Aid, CPR, and PMT within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist Area House Coordinator with oversight of daily program operations.
• Must be able to exercise efficient problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• An ability to calmly respond to crisis and emergency situations.
• An ability to effectively communicate with internal and external providers (including parents/guardians, DDS case management, residential and day program providers, nursing staff and other service providers).
• Capacity to advocate in the best interest of the individuals being served.
• Knowledge of Therapy, preferred.
• Assist with staff scheduling and delegation of daily transportation assignments.
• Assist with the tracking and documenting of fiscal expenditure.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Crisis response

Team coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

The responsibility of the Assistant House Coordinator will function as a primary support for the House Coordinator in the provision of residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The position requires organizational skills, proficient problem-solving and decision-making capabilities in the absence of the House Coordinator, and the capacity to work with developmentally disabled adults in a structured setting.

REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Prior experience in related field preferred.


• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.


• Must have the ability to work in high stress/ high volume environment, while maintaining open communication with other components of treatment and operations.


• Knowledge of DDS systems, preferred.


• Knowledge of basic computer technology and software applications such as Microsoft Office.


• Medication Certification through DDS, First Aid, CPR and PMT certifications must be acquired within three months of hire date and maintained throughout employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Area House Coordinator with oversight of daily program operations for a housing program servicing individuals with intellectual disabilities.


• Must be able to exercise efficient problem-solving and decision-making skills.


• An ability to calmly respond to crisis and emergency situations.


• An ability to effectively communicate with internal and external providers (including but not limited to; parents/guardians, DDS case management, residential and day program providers, nursing staff and other service providers).


• Capacity to advocate in the best interest of the individuals being served.


• Knowledge of Therapy, preferred.


• Assist with staff scheduling and delegation of daily transportation assignments.


• Assist with the tracking and documenting of fiscal expenditure.


• Other duties as assigned.