Coordinator - Supervised Group Living Logansport

Peak Community Services, Inc.; Winamac (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization is seeking a Coordinator for Supervised Group Living in Winamac. This role involves supporting clients with disabilities, assisting in personal care, and providing health maintenance. The Coordinator will also train staff and oversee necessary documentation. Applicants must possess a high school diploma and have three years of experience supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. A valid Indiana driver’s license and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Indiana Driver’s License along with valid auto insurance.
• Three (3) years’ experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal goals and advocacy.
• Provide personal care and health maintenance for clients.
• Train new staff and manage scheduling.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Coordinator - Supervised Group Living Winamac/Logansport

Job Openings: 1
Immediate Start: Yes

Responsibilities

• Advocacy – Assist clients with personal goals, help clients participate in activities of their choice, and serve as a liaison for clients as needed.
• Health Maintenance – Provide care to promote good health, administer medications, record health events, provide First Aid and CPR, and keep medical appointments in the Client Files.
• Personal Care – Support clients with eating, grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility including lifting clients from seated or lying positions and assisting with walking.
• Life Skills Development – Support clients to develop living skills such as cooking, money management, household shopping, laundry, personal hygiene, and record progress on skill development.
• Behavior Development – Serve as a role model and mentor, use approved behavior support plans, provide training to other staff, and carry out approved physical intervention techniques when necessary.
• Operational Support – Maintain cleanliness of the home, provide transportation for clients to activities, follow procedures for handling money, and complete tasks beyond the client’s abilities.
• Professional Behavior – Act in a professional manner, complete all required training programs at least 24 hours annually, and attend required meetings.
• Supervisory Responsibility – Train new and current staff, provide client‑specific training, behavior support plan training, risk plan training, and report staffing issues to Human Resources.
• Scheduling – Schedule staff to cover hours in the home and stay within budget expectations.
• Records – Verify DSP time records for accuracy, minimize overtime, and submit documents to payroll; on‑call responsibilities and 24‑hour availability are required.
• Financial Responsibility – Balance and reconcile client petty cash monthly, manage the household budget, and maintain transaction records for proper reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid Indiana Driver’s License, valid auto insurance, and pass required background checks.
• Three (3) years’ experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations pertaining to the program area preferred.

Working Conditions

• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Possible exposure to profanity, violent or offensive behavior from clients.
• Variable hours depending on job location; Peak Community Services operates 24/7, 365 days a year.

Physical Demands

Applicants must be able to lift up to 70 lbs., walk, bend, crouch, kneel, twist, push, pull, squat, and turn; demonstrate normal hearing and vision with corrective devices as needed; endure extended periods of driving and exposure to dust, gas, and fumes; exhibit the ability to sit in a normal seated position for extended periods; and pass a TB test if required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Report To

Residential Manager and Program Director