Assistant Residential Coordinator - East Hartford

Partners For Community; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners For Community is seeking an Assistant House Coordinator to support the House Coordinator in delivering residential services to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a structured CT setting.

The role requires strong organizational skills, problem-solving, and the ability to communicate effectively with families, DDS staff, and care providers. A valid driver’s license and certification requirements must be met within three months of hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medication Certification through DDS, First Aid, CPR and PMT within 3 months of hire.
• Knowledge of DDS systems and Microsoft Office.

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 (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.
• 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

Crisis management

Advocacy

Organizational skills

Staff scheduling

Documentation

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

DDS systems

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.

SCHEDULE:

Full time: Wednesday - Sunday (12:00 pm to 8:00 pm)