Job description

Full Time 40 hours/week, Mon-Fri. Schedule Varies

General Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Sociology, or Psychology strongly preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years equivalent work experience directly related to aforementioned duties and responsibilities strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of community system serving adults with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written/verbal) skills as well as the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community, strong documentation skills.
• Ability to monitor, assess and record program participants and to develop individual treatment goals and plans.
• Ability to gather data, compile information and prepare reports.
• Commitment to the principles of individual choice, rights and concepts.
• Ability to implement positive behavioral support.

Job Responsibilities

The Employment Supports Coordinator

Reports directly to and receives weekly and/or as needed support and supervision from Assistant Director of Community and Day Services.

This position includes the following responsibilities.

· Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental disabilities and extend these rights and dignities to family members or guardians.

· Respect and support the privacy and property of all individuals to whom services are provided.

· Manage team performance, including developing and implementing daily activities; facilitating communication amongst staff, DDH, MRC, individuals with disabilities and their families-guardians; ensuring supported individuals participate in activities of their choice.

· Assisting individuals with supported employment including job development, job coaching, and job readiness.

· Supervise a team of direct care staff, including training, scheduling, discipline, and performance reviews; may also require supervision and on-the – job training of participants

· Ensure that all programmatic and employee documentation and forms are complete, accurate, and timely in accordance with agency and regulatory policies and procedures. Record keeping and documentation to include, data collection, quarterly reports, and invoicing.

· Participate in the individuals ISP meetings and team meetings to review team performance, attend meetings and/or other meetings as directed.

· Participate in the on-call system within the organization, and as a backup emergency contact person to the Administrator on Call.

· Serve as backup support staff when staff is unable to work a required shift or a shift is unfilled.

· Represent The Arc of Bristol County, Inc. dba proAbility in the community and attend appropriate workshops, seminars, trainings and including Individual Supports Meetings. Represent The Arc of Bristol County, Inc. dba proAbility, mission and philosophies in a positive and supportive manner within the community and with the individuals and families we support.

· Maintain a positive relationship with the individuals we support, their families/guardians, other businesses, stakeholders, and social service agencies.

· Maintain accuracy and timeliness in the submission of mileage and timesheets on a bi-weekly basis.

· Maintain the timeliness of submission of other documentation as it relates to the individuals benefits, housing, or social security updates and renewals.

· Adhere to Direct Support Professional job duties and Code of Ethics.

· Act as liaison with interdisciplinary teams, DDH and other support agencies to ensure adequate and appropriate continuity of care.

· Provide case management to participants receiving Community Supports.

· Participate in long term planning to expand Community Supports and all other programs specific to the agency per supervisor’s request.

· Maintains necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Services/Supports, Safety Care, medication/core, etc.) and completes all required trainings in a timely manner in accordance with training requirements.

· Excellent time management skills, the ability to work independently and as a team.

· Networking at various community events sponsored through local area Chambers of Commerce or community events as needed.

· Other duties as assigned.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to pass criminal background check.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience directly related to working with elderly or disabled adults.

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit and may occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. Alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

License/Certification:

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Attleboro, MA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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