Job Description Summary

This position is responsible to be hands-on support to the Community DSP’s and the Coordinator team. There is no supervisory responsibilities for this position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. The Assistant Coordinator will split their time between all environments assigned to their team.

2. The Assistant Coordinator should be someone others look up to as a leader. The AC should be positive, and kind and serve as a mentor for Direct support employees.

3. The AC is responsible for the regulatory responsibilities in the environment, including, but not limited to :

a. Assuring Fire and Tornado drills are complete and assuring they are delivered to the area office.

b. Making sure that water temperatures are completed and within established temperature guidelines.

c. Providing oversight to medication counts and assuring medication needs are being met, and notify their supervisor if concerns are noticed.

d. The AC should check to assure all employees are following requirements for how money is handled, such as accurate counts, receipts accounted for, etc.

e. Assure that maintenance requests are completed when required, and follow up if they are done completed.

4. Maximize independence making choices in all aspects of a supported persons day and life

5. Ensure that individuals actively participate in the community activities of choice.

6. Take the lead on assisting the OC with assessments for those supported.

7. Partner with the person and ISP teams to develop programs that will provide steps to reach the goals outlined and assure that all person-centered plans are followed.

8. Document accurately and in a timely manner on all Agency required systems.

9. Assist the person to access the community health care providers of their choice and administer medication as prescribed, following doctor’s orders and utilizing the correct Agency procedures. Ensure attendance, including transportation to and from, at needed appointments.

10. Provide supports for the person to receive services in their home and create opportunities for them to access their community. Adapt supports are provided based upon the activity at the location.

11. Transport or assist in transporting persons supported to a variety of locations in their community in all weather and traffic conditions.

12. Teach and promote independence in daily living activities, including but not limited to: laundry, cooking, cleaning, gardening and lawn maintenance.

13. Provide the opportunity to seek competitive employment if desired by those supported.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

1. Other duties as assigned.

2. Works with the Coordinator team to rotate being on-call and fill in vacancies when the OC/CC are covering shifts.

3. Is flexible with the schedule

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be at least 18 yrs. of age.

Must have a high school diploma or GED.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to pass pre-employment physical and meet Agency’s lifting requirements.

Ability to pass a criminal background and Adult Protective/Child Protective Services check.

Ability to relate and communicate with persons supported, parents, other Agency staff and the public in a professional, courteous manner.

Maintain current First Aid/CPR certification and pass all Agency mandatory training requirements.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license, with no major violations (including DUI) in the last five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violation and/or at-fault accidents in the last three (3) years. Have available an automobile with required State insurance coverage for purposes of transporting persons in services.

Ability to work scheduled hours and comply with rules regarding attendance and notification.

Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

Ability to read and understand and effectively utilize written materials and directions.

Ability to utilize basic computer functions and email software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Job will be in a person’s home and community, including but not limited to: stores, medical facilities, places of worship, person-centered celebrations, outdoors (gardens, parks, etc) and restaurants.

Pre-employment physical will evaluate vision and hearing.

Must be able to lift at least 70 pounds.

Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, squat, walk, sit, stand, climb, push, carry, and grasp.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• working with the developmentally disabled: 1 year (Required)
• Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person