Community Integration Coordinator

Job Type

Full-time

Description

• Please read the ENTIRE job posting before applying**
  
  

This role operates in a Supported Employment Day Habilitation (SE-HAB) Setting, defined as services “that enables the member to obtain and maintain individual employment” (Iowa Health & Human Services). Rather than assuming individuals with development or intellectual disabilities are not qualified to work, SE-HAB services provide these individuals with the opportunity to obtain and maintain meaningful employment that supports their life goals.

Community Integration Coordinator support the mission of the organization – empowering people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. If you’re passionate about empowering people to reach their goals and help them strive for more, we want you to join our team. As a Community Integration Coordinator, you’ll provide leadership to Community Integration Professionals, Environmental Associates, General Laborers, Production Associates, Clerical Assistants, and Assemblers. As an integral part of the overall supported employment team, you will collaborate with team members, individuals-served, and their families to ensure the best possible care for those you serve. You will creatively strategize ways for an individual to find employment that suits their skills, abilities, and goals. Your innovative and impactful solutions and strategies will make the difference for those you serve.

What Winning Looks Like

While it’s not a competition, we do recognize that each person wants to ‘win’ at life; and you’re a central part of someone else’s wins – as well as your own! In this role, you’ll be responsible to:

• Team Leadership & Workforce Development: Recruit, supervise, schedule, and develop Community Integration and production staff through coaching, training, team meetings, site visits, and active engagement while maintaining a positive team culture and ensuring adequate staffing coverage.
• Operational & Resource Management: Oversee day-to-day operations, including vehicle scheduling, medication monitoring, financial oversight in partnership with the Representative Payee Team, appointment coordination, and management of resources necessary for quality service delivery.
• Person-Centered Service Coordination: Partner with individuals served, families, CBCMs, and the Interdisciplinary Team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized service plans, goals, assessments, and authorizations that support each person’s needs, preferences, and desired outcomes.
• Community Partnerships & Program Growth: Foster relationships with community organizations and stakeholders, collaborate with the Strategic Advancement Team to promote services, and ensure individuals have access to transportation, supports, and opportunities that enhance community inclusion.
• Compliance, Documentation & Advocacy: Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and industry standards; ensure accurate documentation and incident reporting; and advocate for individual choice, dignity, independence, and self-determination in all aspects of service delivery.
  
  

Know We’re For You

Benefits

We know finding the right opportunity can be tricky – that’s why Imagine is focused on making sure your time is well spent. We take pride in the benefits we offer our employees. As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll have access to a variety of benefits that are sure to sweeten the deal. Depending on your full-time or part-time status, you’ll have access to:

• Competitive Wages: The base pay is $20.43/hour. With education and experience, you could start out making more than that.
• Flexible Scheduling: This position typically is scheduled Monday through Friday 8am-4:30pm. Flexibility to work outside of those hours is recommended.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): We all deserve a break now and then – don’t feel bad about taking time for you.
• 401k Retirement Plan: Secure your future with a cushioned fund that will allow you to live your best life.
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans: Whether its medical, dental, vision, or life insurance – we’ve got you covered.
• Pre-Paid Legal Services: Be prepared for the things you just can’t be prepared for on your own.
• Discounted Costco or Sam’s Club Memberships: What can we say? We know a great deal when we see one.
• Advancement Opportunities: We believe in your future, which is why we have a specifically designed leadership development opportunity purposed to launch your career.
• Employee Assistance Program: We’re there for you through all life’s ups and downs.
  
  

Requirements

Functional Experiences, Skills, & Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and professional experiences:

• Mission-oriented: We’re on a mission to empower people to reach individual achievement across the spectrum of life. We know you are, too.
• An Attitude of Leaning: The truth is, the field of caregiving is always changing and requires adaptability. We need people on our team who are always ready to learn new ways of doing things, helping people, and changing lives.
• Ability to Communicate Well: We’re looking for people with strong communication abilities so we can rely on you to communicate effectively to the rest of the team and the people we serve.
• Confidence: We’re looking for people who know how to balance being bold and being humble. We’re looking for team members who are self-aware enough to know when to stand up as an advocate for others and when it’s time to follow the leader.
• Age Requirement: This position requires you to be at least 18 years of age.
• Driver’s License: You’ll be responsible for transportation at times, so we need to trust your ability to be safe behind the wheel.
• Reliable Transportation: You’ll need reliable transportation. You will also need to provide proof that your automobile insurance covers $100,000/$300,000/$50,000 liability coverage – don’t worry, we can answer any questions you might have about this.
• Education Requirement: This position requires a minimum education requirement of a High School Diploma/GED equivalent.
• Work Authorization: Candidates must be able to work in the U.S. without sponsorship**
  
  

Physical Demands: 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.

• May require lifting at times, up to 35 pounds. Lifting more than 35 pounds requires the use of a two-person lift, mechanical lift, or assistive equipment.
• May require prolonged sitting and working at a computer for up to eight hours.
• May require frequent bending, stooping, and stretching.
• May require prolonged standing for up to eight hours.
• Must wear hearing and eye protection in required areas.
• Must have ability to see objects/persons at a distance.
• Must have ability to see close work such as typed or handwritten material.
• Must have ability to hear conversations in a quiet and a noisy environment.
• Must have ability to determine where a sound is coming from.
• Must have ability to hear differences among bells, buzzers, beeps, horns, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate through speech.
• Must have ability to drive and transport for service provision as needed.
• Must remain awake during working hours, if applicable.
  
  

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain an all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Further, this job description does not imply a contract between employees and Imagine the Possibilities, Inc.

Imagine the Possibilities is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or any other protected status.