Community Living Options Coordinator

UCP of Western Massachusetts; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous time off

403(b) retirement program

Mileage reimbursement

Tuition remission

Student loan reimbursement

Employee referral program

Job summary

UCP of Western Massachusetts is seeking a Community Living Options specialist to help people with disabilities transition to independent community living. You will plan Transitional Assistance, coordinate housing referrals, assist with applications, and prepare homes prior to discharge while providing direct support and transportation.

You’ll work under supervision with a team of staff, state agencies, and housing providers. A valid driver's license and background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating housing referrals and plans is a plus.
• Ability to navigate community resources and agencies.
• Willingness to travel within Berkshire County with a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Develop Transitional Assistance plans with participants and teams.
• Coordinate housing referrals, applications, and documentation.
• Assist with approved purchases and home prep before discharge.
• Provide direct support and transportation to help community living.
• Maintain plans, case notes, housing documents, logs and billing.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Background checks

Job description

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Mon-Fri
Location: Must live in or near central Berkshire County

Could you be someone who helps people live more independently and successfully in their communities? Join our Community Living Options team and you'll have the opportunity to work directly with people with disabilities as they plan for and transition to community living. You will work with participants and their transition teams to develop Transitional Assistance plans, assist with housing referrals and applications, coordinate approved purchases, and help prepare the person's home prior to discharge. You will also provide direct support and transportation as needed to help people successfully live and participate in their communities.

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Mon-Fri
Location: Must live in or near central Berkshire County

Could you be someone who helps people live more independently and successfully in their communities? Join our Community Living Options team and you'll have the opportunity to work directly with people with disabilities as they plan for and transition to community living. You will work with participants and their transition teams to develop Transitional Assistance plans, assist with housing referrals and applications, coordinate approved purchases, and help prepare the person's home prior to discharge. You will also provide direct support and transportation as needed to help people successfully live and participate in their communities.

Join our Community Living Options team and you'll have the opportunity to work directly with people with disabilities as they plan for and transition to community living. You will work with participants and their transition teams to develop Transitional Assistance plans, assist with housing referrals and applications, coordinate approved purchases, and help prepare the person's home prior to discharge. You will also provide direct support and transportation as needed to help people successfully live and participate in their communities.

You will work under the supervision and support of the Assistant Director of Community Living Options and work collaboratively with other UCP staff, state agencies, housing providers, community organizations, and other service providers. This position includes a mix of time working directly with participants in the community and administrative work such as completing plans, case notes, housing documentation, provider logs, billing, and other required records.

We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience navigating housing applications, including subsidized and low-income housing, is preferred. Knowledge of local community resources and community-based services is also helpful.

Travel within the community is an important part of this position, so a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance are a must and participation on-call telephone rotation.

The safety of the people we support is paramount, and we require CPR/First Aid certification (we will train), TB Screening, and satisfactory CORI, SORI, DPPC, and National Fingerprint background checks.

You must be good with electronic documentation, manage time well, be very organized, communicate effectively with participants, colleagues, community providers, and state agencies, and be able to follow through on activities and deadlines.

Coordinator Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance after one month of employment
• Generous time off policy
• 403(b) retirement program with agency match after one year
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition remission program
• May quality for student loan reimbursement
• Employee referral program and more!

About Us:

As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices throughout western Massachusetts and is COA accredited. UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with differing abilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org.