What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPPORTS COORDINATOR position at CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED?
Provide supports coordination services to individuals who meet criteria under the Office of Developmental Programs regulations and bulletins.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Normal office setting with frequent computer work approximately 50% of the time.
Travel to community sites, agencies, and consumer homes with varying degrees of temperature, humidity, and noise approximately 50% of the time in a variety of terrains and weather conditions.
Responsibilities occasionally may require an adjusted work schedule and additional hours worked in order to meet deadlines.
Possible exposure to unsanitary conditions, communicable diseases, cigarette smoke, and animals.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sufficient mobility to work in a normal office setting and use standard office equipment including a computer as well as navigation in, out and through various structures which may not be handicapped accessible.
Vision to read printed materials and VDT screen.
Hearing and speech sufficient to communicate in person or over the phone.
Lifting up to 20 lbs. maximum and occasionally carrying such articles as a laptop, computer, files, ledgers and small tools.
Limitations and Disclaimer
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Position Qualifications:
Required:
Preferred:
Education
Bachelor’s degree, which includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice or other related social services.
OR
Two years’ experience as a County Social Service Aide 3 and two years of college level coursework, which includes at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social services.
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 services AND one-year experience as a County Social Services Aide 3 or similar position performing paraprofessional case management functions.
Experience
One-year experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Licenses, Certificates or Clearances
Act 33/34 and FBI Clearances.
Valid Driver’s License.
Car Insurance Coverage Verification.
Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Computer competency with ability to learn agency software.
Knowledge of Community Resources.
Other Factors or Requirements
Able to exercise sound judgment, be well organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Take initiative, be flexible and cooperative.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Sick Leave