Community Support Coordinator Assistant

Apace; Auburn (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Apace is seeking an Assistant Community Support Coordinator to help supervise staff and implement ISP plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. Under CSC or Area Director, you may substitute for DSP when needed.

This full-time role focuses on training, health and well-being, and coordinating life skills, transportation, and program records. Apace offers a benefits package and opportunities to grow within the agency.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge.
• One year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in areas of individual programs, finances, and medications.
• Driver’s license valid in Nebraska or other adequate means of transportation; able to drive 15-passenger vans.
• Reliable means of communication (e.g. telephone, cell phone).
• Will be subject to criminal history APS and CPS background check; may be subject to drug and alcohol screen.

Responsibilities

• Participates in hiring processes for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
• Aids in identifying training needs for staff in the skills and procedures necessary to achieve program goals for each adult, and conducts retraining, or specialized training as needed to ensure effective support for individuals.
• Monitors job requirements and provides feedback to Community Support Coordinators (CSC) regarding staff performance.
• Assists in writing programs and advising staff in programming techniques, record-keeping requirements, procedures, and related matters.
• Assists in providing transportation services with other agency divisions, generic agencies, or community services to ensure that identifiable needs are met.
• Assists in ensuring that specific written individual program plans are developed and used to maximize each person’s progress and monitors the implementation of such.
• Monitors record-keeping activities as assigned to ensure completeness, accuracy of information, and adherence to applicable policies and procedures.
• Assists in coordinating life skills training to promote greater integration and independence for individuals supported.
• Serves as a member of their assigned agency management team.
• Assists in providing immediate direction and necessary approval for actions, purchases, and plans of staff under direct supervision to allow agency operations to continue smoothly.
• Participates in the cooperative planning activities between the agency and community representatives.
• Assists in onboarding and training of new staff.
• Recommends procurement of facilities and equipment.
• Attends staff meetings, training conferences, and other developmental sessions to improve job performance.
• Assists Community Support Coordinator in procuring Direct Support Professional staff substitute coverage.
• Helps to plan and facilitate social and recreational activities to foster individuals’ community participation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Disability training

Safety and health

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Apace is seeking an Assistant Community Support Coordinator to help supervise staff and implement ISP plans for individuals with developmental disabilities. Under CSC or Area Director, you may substitute for DSP when needed.

This full-time role focuses on training, health and well-being, and coordinating life skills, transportation, and program records. Apace offers a benefits package and opportunities to grow within the agency.