Shared Living Coordinator
About The Position
Woodfords Family Services is hiring a full-time Shared Living Coordinator in Southern Maine. The Shared Living Program provides family- and home-based services to adults ages 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Participants are matched with provider families who offer a stable support system and a natural family environment that encourages relationship building and community inclusion. The coordinator provides oversight and support to meet program needs and advocate for consumers’ freedom of choice. The role also serves as a liaison among providers, families or guardians, and other service providers to help establish and maintain the HCBS Global Settings Rule and monitor progress toward consumer goals and objectives. Services are provided across office, home, and community settings throughout Kennebec County, Maine. The position may be based in Kennebunk or Manchester and involves regular travel. It is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during business hours. Employees may be eligible for a hybrid schedule with one remote day per week after completing the introductory period. Compensation is $45,760–$49,920, based on experience, education, and certifications.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- At least one year of experience working in social services.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Use of a reliable vehicle.
- Ability to meet consumer transportation needs in the local community and surrounding areas from the assigned work location.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s and/or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and support services to meet Shared Living Program needs.
- Advocate for consumers’ freedom of choice.
- Serve as a liaison between providers, families or guardians, and other service providers.
- Help establish and maintain the HCBS Global Settings Rule.
- Monitor progress toward consumer goals and objectives.
- Provide services in office, home, and community settings throughout Kennebec County.
- Travel regularly from the assigned work location and help meet consumers’ transportation needs in their local community and surrounding areas.
Benefits
- Competitive health insurance with multiple plan options.
- Dental and vision package.
- Paid vacation time.
- Paid sick time.
- 10 paid holidays.
- One floating holiday.
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 5% agency match after one year.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.
- Employer-paid group term life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) benefits.
- Voluntary supplemental benefits.
- Exclusive Verizon discount for Woodfords Family Services employees.
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
