Community Support Coordinator

Rise Services Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Services Inc. in Missouri is seeking a Community Support Coordinator to oversee the delivery of community support services.

You will supervise direct care staff, help hire and train team members, and ensure services are provided with accuracy and empathy to consumers. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, plus at least four years of direct care experience with individuals who have developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 24 earned credit hours in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Recreation (including specialties such as Art, Dance, Music, or Physical Education), Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology
• 4 years of full time paid experience providing direct care to persons with developmental disabilities as defined by DMH, or a combination of the two.
• QDDP relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train direct care staff and participate in interviewing and hiring.
• Monitor program implementation with daily documentation review and data collection.
• Manage staff performance, ensure productivity and engage participants with community opportunities.
• Implement Individual Support Plans and report progress to the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain high professional standards and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain client and agency files per funder and accrediting requirements.
• Familiarize self with Agency Policies and Procedures.

Skills

Disabilities knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Ability to travel

English proficiency

Physical strength 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor's degree with 24 credits in related fields

4 years direct care experience with developmental disabilities

QDDP experience preferred

Job description

JOB TITLE:

Community Support Coordinator

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

Full time, 40 hours/week; Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Community Support Director

JOB PURPOSE:

To provide effective efficient delivery of services to consumers enrolled in Community Support Services. Assist in the plan development of individualized training for each consumer looking to transition into an independent living setting or improve and maintain skills for self-support in community living. Serve as the lead resource staff member to Community Support team and assignments of staff. Assist occupational therapist to identify target goals in individual plans and identify teaching techniques, learning style and appropriate compensatory strategies to build consumer independent self-care and daily living skills to promote skill mastery and increased independence for persons with disabilities.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervise and train direct care staff
   1. Participate in the interviewing and hiring of staff
   2. Provide staff trainings and ensure trainings are kept current
   3. Provide feedback to all staff routinely to encourage high performance
2. Monitor program implementation
   1. Routinely review daily documentation including but not limited to progress logs and data collection
   2. Sustain fiscal responsibility by ensuring staff consistently maintain productivity requirements.
   3. Consistently seek out new opportunities for participants to connect with their community
   4. Monitor program performance monthly and create action plans for any issues
   5. Ensure approved referrals start services within set timelines
   6. Approve timecards, mileage, time-off
   7. Maintain a caseload of clients
3. Implement Individual Support Plans
   1. Ensure action plans are implemented as recommended by interdisciplinary team and results are reported to the appropriate professional
4. Maintain high professional standards at all times.
5. Maintain competency by engaging in activities of professional development
6. Maintains client and agency files in accordance with funder and accrediting requirements
7. Familiarizes self with and follows Agency and Department Policies and Procedures.

Education/experience:

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 24 earned credit hours in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Counseling, Recreation (including specialty areas such as Art, Dance, Music, or Physical Education), Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Nursing, or other specialties in the field of human services, 4 years of full time paid experience providing direct care to persons with developmental disabilities as defined by DMH, or a combination of the two. QDDP relevant experience preferred.

Skills:

Must possess sound knowledge of disabilities (6 months-1 year direct care experience); knowledge of support services. Problem solving; prioritize and plan in order to meet deadlines; good communication skills; ability to effectively multi-task; basic computer skills preferred; working vehicle with gas to transport as needed during shift; valid insurance; driver's license (Class E Missouri) with ability to travel independently; ability to continually walk or stand up to 3 (three hours); ability to read, comprehend, write and speak effectively in English; ability to lift, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds in weight; ability to do basic math.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job classification. Employees may be requested to perform job related duties other than those specifically presented in the job description.

RISE Services Inc, MO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 314-983-9230.