Coordinator - FT

Rise Services, Inc.; Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

RISE Services, a nonprofit human services organization, seeks a full time Family Support Coordinator to support children and adults with developmental disabilities or mental health needs living with Professional Parents or in Host Homes.

Responsibilities include monitoring placements, coordinating plans with state/guardians, supervising staff, scheduling activities, and enabling community participation. On-call duties and limited travel are required.

Qualifications

• Person-centered philosophy guiding supports.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist children and adults in homes and monitor placements.
• Collaborate with state and guardians to implement plans.
• Supervise, schedule, and train support staff.
• Schedule activities and support skill development.
• On-call role with limited travel.

Skills

Person-centered

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent problem solving

Job description

RISE Services, a nonprofit human services organization, is seeking a full time Family Support Coordinator willing and able to provide support to children and adults with developmental disabilities or mental health needs who live with Professional Parents or in Host Homes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assist children and adults in homes and monitor them after placement, working closely with the state and guardians.
• Work as a team strategizing, creating, and implementing plans that will address the various struggles and needs of these children.
• Supervise, schedule, and train the support staff for children and their families.
• Schedule and ensure completion of activities and skill development goals. Assist with social and community activities.
• Position includes being on-call and limited travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a person-centered philosophy, be dedicated to quality supports for individuals, self-motivated, honest, dependable and flexible.
• Strong communication and organizational skills required. Also, must have the ability to problem solve, and to work independently as well as being committed to work with a team.
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities/mental health needs and related field experience preferred.
• Must have a valid I.D. and be able to pass a background screening.

RISE is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.