Community Support Coordinator

Dungarvin; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Flex Spending and HSA Accounts

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

401 K plan with employer match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Growth and Development Opportunities

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program

National Brand Discounts

Tapcheck-pay access before payday

Paid training and orientation

Job summary

Dungarvin is seeking a Community Support Coordinator to provide and coordinate community living supports for individuals with disabilities. You will assist in creating safe, healthy home environments, support health needs, and help individuals exercise choice and independence.

The role requires collaboration with the Program Director and staff to develop, implement, and evaluate supports. We offer paid training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience providing community supports to people with developmental disabilities or related human services.
• Experience in medication administration preferred.
• Ability to act as a role model for other staff.
• Desire to provide individualized supports to people with developmental challenges.
• Ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities.
• Ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality.
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff.
• Physical ability to lift/transfer those individuals when required.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Successful background clearance as part of onboarding.
• Good reading, writing, and communication skills to document care and follow support plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate community living supports to individuals with disabilities.
• Coordinate routine household activities, individual services, and related administrative matters.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and staff to develop, implement, and evaluate outcomes.

Skills

1+ year community supports

Medication administration

Role model

Desire to provide supports

Sound judgment

Team player

Effective communication

Physical ability to lift

Valid driver's license

Background clearance

Documentation skills

Job description

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’rea mission-driven team rooted in respect,responseand choice. Since 1976,we’vebeen dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provideperson centeredsupports that allow people to live independently as possible.You’llwork directly with people in need ofassistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs.

With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference – one person, one voice, one choice at a time!We encourage you to embrace this opportunity toimpactsomeone’s life!

Pay: $22.00an hour* **$500 sign on bonus!

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance for full-time employees
• 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
• PAID TIME OFF (PTO)for eligible employees
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• National Brand Discounts
• Tapcheck- access to 50% of your pay before payday
• PAID training and orientation

Job Description

What You Get To Do:

The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for providing and coordinating community living supports to individuals with disabilities. These living supports include, but are not limited to: assisting individuals in making a home for themselves; assisting individuals in making choices; assuring that the home is a clean, safe living environment for individuals; assisting individuals in maintaining good health; and other specific supports, as described in Individualized Service/ Support Plans or as instructed by the Program Director.

In addition, the Community Support Coordinator coordinates:routine household activities, individual services and supports, communication and follow through related to specific administrative and personnel matters.

The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for working cooperatively with the Program Director and other staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of community living supports provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit:

• At least one (1) year ofexperience providing community supports to people with developmental disabilities, or in a related human service area
• Experience in medication administration preferred
• Ability to act as a role model for other staff,
• Sincere desire to provide individualized supports to individuals with developmental challenges;
• Ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities
• Ability to work as a team member tomaintainconsistency and quality in programming
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members
• When required, physical ability to lift/transfer those individuals
• ValidDriversLicenseand access to a vehicle
• A successful background clearance isrequiredas part of the onboarding/employment process
• Good communicationis key in this role.You’llrely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Additional Information

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.