Supports Coordinator: Community Access & Growth

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Honesdale (Wayne County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in Honesdale, PA is seeking a compassionate Supports Coordinator to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities access services and stay connected to their communities. You will collaborate with families, teams, and providers to meet goals and document progress.

The role emphasizes service planning, field visits, and community engagement, with a schedule of full-time, weekday hours and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1 or equivalent.
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program.
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major (or equivalent with specified credits).
• 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training including the specified credits.
• Educational requirements may be met within two months of graduation.

Responsibilities

• Develop Individual Support Plans and review regularly to match each person’s needs.
• Connect individuals with natural supports and necessary services based on their goals.
• Encourage participation in community activities and employment when appropriate.
• Travel to meet individuals and teams in person to review progress and needs.
• Complete documentation and data entry to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Work closely with families, supervisors, and peers to support each individual’s growth.

Education

Bachelor's degree with social welfare major

Bachelor's degree plus 12 credits in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology/criminal justice/related social sciences and one year of professional social casework

Job description

Located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, Wayne County wants you to make a difference every day! We are seeking a compassionate, community-minded professional to join our team as a Supports Coordinator.

In this rewarding role, you'll help individuals access services, achieve their goals, and actively participate in their communities while working closely with families and support teams. We offer an excellent benefits package.

This position supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them access services and stay connected to their communities. You will work with families, teams, and providers to ensure each person has what they need to meet their goals. As a Supports Coordinator, you will perform the following duties:

• Service Planning: Develop Individual Support Plans and review them regularly to match each person’s needs
• Support Coordination: Connect individuals with natural supports and necessary services based on their goals
• Community Engagement: Encourage participation in community activities and employment when appropriate
• Field Visits: Travel to meet individuals and teams in person to review progress and needs
• Record Management: Complete documentation and data entry to maintain accurate and timely records
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with families, supervisors, and peers to support each individual’s growth

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 1-hour lunch.
• Occasional overnight and out of county travel for meetings or training.
• ID Supports Coordinators are not on call, however may be called out in an emergency.
• Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
MinimumExperience andTraining Requirements:

• Six months of experience as a County Caseworker 1; or
• Successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or
• A bachelor's degree with a social welfare major; or
• A bachelor's degree which includes or is supplemented by 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences and one year of professional social casework experience in a public or private social service agency; or
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which includes 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social sciences.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within two months of graduating with a qualifying degree/credits.

Other Requirements:

• PA residency requirementis currently waived for this title.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require a drug screening.
• You must pass a background investigation.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review theGuidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.