Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Community Support Coordinator, under the direct supervision of the Area Director, provides support and assistance in the supervision of staff and activities involved with training, health, well-being, and the enhancement of persons with developmental disabilities through the implementation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP). The Assistant Coordinator may also substitute for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) as needed.

SCHEDULE

This position is full-time based on a 40-hour workweek Monday - Friday. Opportunities for evenings, weekends, and overtime may be available.

Apace offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, life, paid sick and vacation leave, tuition assistance, and retirement benefits. Review benefits online @ www.goapace.com/benefits

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Staff Support Responsibilities:

• Participates in the hiring processes for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
• Aids in identifying training needs for staff in the skills and procedures necessary to achieve program goals for each adult, and conducts retraining, or specialized training as needed to ensure effective support for individuals.
• Monitors job requirements and provides feedback to Community Support Coordinators (CSC) regarding staff performance.
• Assists in writing programs and advising staff in programming techniques, record-keeping requirements, procedures, and related matters.

Assistance with supports:

• Assists in providing transportation services with other agency divisions, generic agencies, or community services to ensure that identifiable needs are met.
• Assists in ensuring that specific written individual program plans are developed and used to maximize each person’s progress and monitors the implementation of such.
• Monitors record-keeping activities as assigned to ensure completeness, accuracy of information, and adherence to applicable policies and procedures.
• Assists in coordinating life skills training to promote greater integration and independence for individuals supported.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of their assigned agency management team.
• Assists in providing immediate direction and necessary approval for actions, purchases, and plans of staff under direct supervision to allow agency operation to continue smoothly.
• Participates in the cooperative planning activities between the agency and community representatives.
• Assists in onboarding and training of new staff.
• Recommends procurement of facilities and equipment.
• Attends staff meetings, training conferences, and other developmental sessions to improve job performance.
• Assists Community Support Coordinator in procuring Direct Support Professional staff substitute coverage.
• Helps to plan and facilitate social and recreational activities to foster individuals’ community participation.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the instruction and developmental training of people with developmental disabilities. Working knowledge of management skills and safety and health precautions.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in evaluating programs, financial reports, and medications. Ability to relate and communicate with Direct Support Professional staff reporting areas of concern to Community Support Coordinator.

Requirements

Qualifying Education, Training, and Experience:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent knowledge.
• One year experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in areas of individual programs, finances and medications.

Special Requirements:

• Possession of a driver’s license valid in the state of Nebraska or other adequate means of transportation. Must be able to assist with transportation, including driving 15-passenger vans.
• Some lifting is required.
• Must possess a reliable means of communication (e.g. telephone, cell phone, etc.).
• Will be subject to criminal history APS and CPS background check. May be subject to drug and alcohol screen.