Community Waiver Coordinator

The Arc of Central Alabama in; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Central Alabama seeks a Community Waiver Coordinator to lead group home operations, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance with agency standards. This role supports staff development, advocates for individuals served, and collaborates with the Director of Residential Services to maintain efficient and responsive residential programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's in a Human Services field, 1–2 years of leadership experience, and IDD experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field is required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of management or leadership experience.
• Experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to Group Home Managers and direct care staff to ensure compliance with work plans and procedures.
• Ensure delivery of quality human service programs for individuals served.
• Be responsive to the needs of individuals served within the home.
• Provide in-service and ongoing training for employees.
• Participate in the development of Person-Centered Plans.
• Advocate for individuals served.
• Assist the Director of Residential Services with overall efficiency in home management.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Crisis response

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services-related field

Job description

The Community Waiver Coordinator provides leadership and oversight to group home operations, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance with agency standards. This role supports staff development, advocates for individuals served, and collaborates with the Director of Residential Services to maintain efficient and responsive residential programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to Group Home Managers and direct care staff to ensure compliance with work plans and home procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of quality human service programs for individuals served by the organization.
• Be responsive to the needs of individuals served within the home.
• Provide in-service training and ongoing training for employees.
• Participate in the development of Person-Centered Plans.
• Serve as an advocate for individuals served.
• Assist the Director of Residential Services with overall efficiency in the management of the homes within the unit.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of management or leadership experience.
• Experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and ability to be insured by the agency's insurer.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.
• Leadership and team coordination.
• Person-centered planning and support.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Facility and schedule management.
• Crisis response and problem-solving.

Community Waiver Coordinator (Finance)

Description

The Community Waiver Coordinator provides leadership and oversight to group home operations, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance with agency standards. This role supports staff development, advocates for individuals served, and collaborates with the Director of Residential Services to maintain efficient and responsive residential programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and direction to Group Home Managers and direct care staff to ensure compliance with work plans and home procedures.
• Ensure the delivery of quality human service programs for individuals served by the organization.
• Be responsive to the needs of individuals served within the home.
• Provide in-service training and ongoing training for employees.
• Participate in the development of Person-Centered Plans.
• Serve as an advocate for individuals served.
• Assist the Director of Residential Services with overall efficiency in the management of the homes within the unit.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Human Services-related field required.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of management or leadership experience.
• Experience in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and ability to be insured by the agency's insurer.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team coordination.
• Person-centered planning and support.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Facility and schedule management.
• Crisis response and problem-solving.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, hand dexterity, reaching with hands and arms, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and speaking and listening.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequent lifting and/or moving more than 100 pounds.

Summary

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity Statement

The Arc of Central Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status under federal or state law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage veterans and individuals from underrepresented communities to apply.

Join Us

If you're passionate about supporting individuals in a residential setting and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply and become part of our mission-driven team.