Community Living Coordinator

Discovery Living Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Living Inc. seeks a Community Living Coordinator to oversee delivery of safe, person-centered services for adults with IDD. The role supervises DSPs and ACs, coordinates staffing, and ensures quality care across sites in alignment with mission and policies.

You will oversee service plans, monitor wellbeing, and provide leadership during incidents, trainings, and organizational initiatives. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and respond to urgent situations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency with, or ability to learn, required electronic systems.
• Valid Iowa driver's license and ability to meet insurability standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of individualized service plans and IDT decisions.
• Monitor health, safety, and wellbeing of individuals served and respond to incidents.
• Provide leadership guidance and decision‑making support to ACs and DSPs.
• Coordinate staffing schedules and participate in on‑call rotation.
• Complete site visits and oversee service quality and documentation.
• Communicate with individuals served, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners.
• Provide direct support when operationally required.
• Participate in meetings, training, and organizational initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Electronic systems

Driver's license

Job description

Description

Job Summary

The Community Living Coordinator (CLC) is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the delivery of safe, compliant, and person-centered services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The CLC provides supervision, coordination, and operational oversight to ensure quality services, staff effectiveness, and continuity of care in alignment with Discovery Living's mission, values, and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Associate Coordinators (ACs)
• Provides coaching, feedback, and performance management
• Conducts performance evaluations in accordance with organizational practices
• Addresses performance concerns and participates in corrective action in accordance with organizational policy and leadership guidance
• Ensures staff compliance with required training, certification, and policy requirements

Core Duties

• Oversee implementation of individualized service plans and IDT decisions
• Monitor health, safety, and wellbeing of individuals served and respond to incidents
• Provide leadership guidance and decision‑making support to ACs and DSPs
• Coordinate staffing schedules and participate in on‑call rotation
• Complete site visits and oversee service quality and documentation
• Communicate with individuals served, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners
• Provide direct support when operationally required
• Participate in meetings, training, and organizational initiatives

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and respond to urgent situations
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with, or ability to learn, required electronic systems
• Valid Iowa driver's license and ability to meet insurability standards

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance
• Ability to assist with physical supports and mobility needs as required
• Ability to access all assigned work locations