Service Coordinator

Yarco; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community services organization in Kansas City is seeking a dedicated individual to assist in planning and executing various activities for residents. Responsibilities include preparing progress notes and supervising volunteers, with a focus on providing compassionate care to disadvantaged adults and families. Candidates should possess good communication skills, a high school diploma, and related experience. A valid driver's license and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds are necessary. This role offers the opportunity to make meaningful contributions to the community.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 2-3 years of customer service or related experience.
• Ability to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, development, and implementation of community activities.
• Prepare quarterly progress notes and maintain records.
• Conduct activity groups to engage residents.
• Supervise and schedule volunteers.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Ability to identify individuals and families in crisis

Caring and compassion for disadvantaged people

Word and Excel working knowledge

Ability to work in a constant state of alertness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Higher education preferred

Job description

• Assist with the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of varying levels of activities for community.
• Prepare progress notes quarterly and/or deemed necessary and maintain records.
• Conducts activity groups to assure residents participate and make progress.
• Assists Community Manager in ordering or purchase supplies for activities and picking up materials needed outside of community.
• Coordinate and communicate with Community Manager and other community organizations to assure that community and project goals are achieved on a continuous basis.
• Maintain a physical environment that conforms to community policies as they are related to safety and cleanliness. Provide individual care and assistance with instrumental activities of daily living.
• Help supervise and schedule volunteers.
• Assist participants throughout the day and help with transportation services and meal services.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as requested by the Community Manager.

Essential Mental Alertness Requirements:

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short-term memory
• Ability to concentrate
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrated caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety

Position Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Caring and compassion for disadvantaged adults, families, and children.

Ability to identify individuals and families in crisis and refer to Phoenix Family Housing for assistance.

Word and Excel spreadsheet working knowledge.

Education: High school diploma or GED required. Higher education preferred.

Experience: 2-3 year of customer service or related experience

Physical & Cognitive: Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Ability to lift, push and pull up to 40 pounds.

If job includes or may include driving for company business:

• Driver must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record with company insurance carrier
• Driver must have reliable means of transportation
• Driver must have the ability to be insurable at standard rates for driving
• Driver must provide proof of personal auto liability insurance when using vehicles for company business

To be hired, candidates will be required to successfully complete a background investigation, drug screen, and a physical demand analysis; when applicable.

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