Assistant Residential Coordinator - Waterbury

Corporation for Public Management; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporation for Public Management in Waterbury, CT seeks an Assistant House Coordinator to support the House Coordinator in delivering residential services for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The role emphasizes organization, problem-solving, and decisive action in the absence of the House Coordinator, while maintaining compassionate care in a structured setting.

Responsibilities include assisting daily program operations, crisis response, effective communication with families and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and basic computer technology.
• Ability to work in high stress/high volume environment and communicate openly with treatment and operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist Area House Coordinator with oversight of daily program operations for a housing program servicing individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Exercise efficient problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Calmly respond to crisis and emergency situations.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians, DDS case management, residential and day program providers, nursing staff and other service providers.
• Advocate in the best interest of the individuals served.
• Assist with staff scheduling and daily transportation assignments.
• Assist with tracking and documenting fiscal expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Decision making

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

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.