Community Support Coordinator

Dungarvin•New Britain, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dungarvin, we are more than a provider of support services—we’re a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice. Since 1976, we’ve been dedicated to meeting people where they are, working alongside them to provide person centered supports that allow people to live independently as possible. You’ll work directly with people in need of assistance, and/or living with intellectual or developmental disabilities, or other complex medical needs. With services nationwide, our team is united by a shared commitment to making a real difference – one person, one voice, one choice at a time! We encourage you to embrace this opportunity to impact someone’s life! The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for providing and coordinating community living supports to individuals with disabilities. These living supports include, but are not limited to: assisting individuals in making a home for themselves; assisting individuals in making choices; assuring that the home is a clean, safe living environment for individuals; assisting individuals in maintaining good health; and other specific supports, as described in Individualized Service/ Support Plans or as instructed by the Program Director. In addition, the Community Support Coordinator coordinates: routine household activities, individual services and supports, communication and follow through related to specific administrative and personnel matters. The Community Support Coordinator is responsible for working cooperatively with the Program Director and other staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of community living supports provided to individuals with developmental disabilities. Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.

Requirements

At least one (1) year of experience providing community supports to people with developmental disabilities, or in a related human service area
Ability to act as a role model for other staff
Sincere desire to provide individualized supports to individuals with developmental challenges
Ability to make sound judgments when given guidance and priorities
Ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in programming
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members
When required, physical ability to lift/transfer those individuals
Valid Drivers License and access to a vehicle
A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
Good reading, writing, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in medication administration preferred

Responsibilities

Providing and coordinating community living supports to individuals with disabilities.
Assisting individuals in making a home for themselves.
Assisting individuals in making choices.
Assuring that the home is a clean, safe living environment for individuals.
Assisting individuals in maintaining good health.
Coordinating routine household activities, individual services and supports, communication and follow through related to specific administrative and personnel matters.
Working cooperatively with the Program Director and other staff in developing, implementing, and evaluating the outcomes of community living supports provided to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with both internal and external team members.