Community Connections Lead (Hybrid)

Job Path NYC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Disability Insurance

EAP

Pre-tax Plans

403b Match

Generous Vacation

Job summary

Job Path NYC is seeking a full-time Coordinator for its Community Connections program in New York City. This role supports individuals with developmental disabilities to find volunteer opportunities, build community ties, and pursue education and growth.

The coordinator leads staff to implement person-centered plans, coordinates activities and virtual services, and ensures compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and at least two years of experience with autistic people or individuals with developmental disabilities, or
• High school diploma or equivalent with six years of experience in working with autistic people or individuals with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

• Identify, secure and support volunteer work and other community activities for a caseload of people and their families
• Coordinate a person-centered planning process for each person to identify interests, goals and potential community activities
• Oversee implementation of the plan and its ongoing modification to ensure meaningful engagement
• Interview and hire staff to support individuals in their goals and activities
• Coordinate and oversee virtual support services as needed
• Provide assistance to virtual groups
• Provide coverage as needed face-to-face or virtually
• Create and maintain support schedules
• Supervise and mentor a team of direct support professionals who work with people and their families
• Schedule and supervise direct support professionals
• Provide training and ongoing supervision on person-centered planning
• Complete evaluations for Direct Support Professionals and provide feedback
• Assist staff in exploring neighborhoods and finding volunteer jobs and activities
• Assist staff with locating virtual activities
• Approve staff timesheets bi-weekly and Medicaid billing daily
• Make certain Job Path complies with policy and quality assurance requirements

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Flexibility

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Path NYC is seeking a full-time Coordinator for its Community Connections program in New York City. This role supports individuals with developmental disabilities to find volunteer opportunities, build community ties, and pursue education and growth.

The coordinator leads staff to implement person-centered plans, coordinates activities and virtual services, and ensures compliance with quality standards.