COORDINATOR, COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES na People Inc

Hourly Pay Rate: $21

Shift: Monday-Friday, Flexible

The Community Coordinator provides instruction and supervision to people participating in the Community Services Programs, including Community Habilitation and In Home Respite. The Community Coordinator works with individuals in their own homes and in the community to increase their independence in activities of daily living.

The Community Coordinator may provide an assessment of new program participants. Provide training and assists with orientating newly hired staff. Assists the Senior Community Supervisor with monthly summaries, reviewing billing, writing Staff Action Plans and attending Life Plan meetings on behalf of the Senior Community Supervisor. The Community Coordinator may also assist the Senior Community Supervisor with covering cancellations/staff PTO as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Assists individuals in skill-building activities as defined by the Staff Action Plan, such as, but not limited to:
o Gaining and maintaining independence in areas of their daily living skills
o Providing a break to the Caregiver (In Home Respite only)
o Accessing and/or being involved in their community
o Learning social skills while at home and/or in community
o Other duties as outlined in the Staff Action Plan and as assigned.
• Participates in general staff meetings, in-service training and other pertinent agency meetings.
• Assists program participants during scheduled hours which may include days, evenings and weekends.
• Safely transports individuals to and from activities and appointments, in their own vehicle.
• In all cases responsible to submit necessary billing and program documentation and responsible for any improper or fraudulent submissions. Services provided must be EVV compliant.
• In all cases complies with all applicable regulations, policies and procedures and agency required trainings.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• 18 years of age.
• 1-2 years’ experience preferred
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Valid Driver’s License that meets agency policy.
• Ability to transport individuals in personal vehicle that meets agency requirements.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: standing, walking, sitting, bending, squatting, kneeling and climbing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This position has no direct supervision responsibilities