SUPPORTS COORDINATOR

CENTER FOR COMMUNITY RESOURCES INCORPORATED•Pittsburgh, PA

6d•$42,003 - $46,605•Hybrid

About The Position

Center for Community Resources is hiring a full-time Supports Coordinator serving Allegheny County and the Pittsburgh area. The role supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through person-centered planning, coordination of community living supports, and assistance connecting individuals and families with services and resources. Applicants must live in or around Pittsburgh and be willing to drive throughout the county for face-to-face meetings and other Supports Coordination activities. The schedule is 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or on-call duties. The position is mostly remote, with in-person meetings and an office available as needed. The position requires a bachelor’s degree that includes at least 12 college credits in specified social-service-related fields, or one of the listed equivalent combinations of coursework and experience. The job posting also describes an alternate minimum qualification of 12 relevant college credits and two years of professional experience in a related human-services field. At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities is listed as preferred in the minimum requirements and as a qualification elsewhere in the posting. Required clearances, a valid driver’s license, and proof of car insurance must be provided before hire. Pay is $42,003–$46,605 per year, based on experience and/or education level. The benefits package includes medical coverage, free dental and vision insurance, an employee assistance program, flexible spending account, wellness program, employer-paid life and disability insurance, paid time off and holidays, flexible scheduling opportunities, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, referral bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and optional supplemental insurance. The employer is eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree that includes or is supplemented by at least 12 college credits in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, criminal justice, or other related social services; or an accepted equivalent combination of education and experience described in the posting.
The posting also lists 12 college credits in the specified fields and two years of professional experience in developmental disabilities, special education, mental health, counseling psychology, school psychology, social work, or health and rehabilitative services as a minimum qualification.
Provide Act 33/34 and FBI clearances before hire.
Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance coverage.
Maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
Be well organized and have excellent time-management skills.
Computer competency and ability to learn agency software.
Knowledge of community resources.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to take initiative and be flexible and cooperative.
Live in or around Pittsburgh and be willing to drive throughout the county for face-to-face meetings and Supports Coordination activities.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with individuals with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Use a person-centered approach to develop and maintain each individual’s support plan.
Inform individuals about service and provider choices and assist them in selecting qualified providers.
Coordinate community living supports, including residential, vocational, employment, educational, and social organizations.
Offer community activities and support to individuals, and provide resources and support to families.
Evaluate individuals’ progress toward identified goals and their satisfaction with services.
Respond to incidents and ensure appropriate actions are taken to protect individuals’ well-being, health, safety, and rights.

Benefits

Medical insurance, with employee contribution rates listed by coverage tier.
Free dental insurance.
Free vision insurance.
Free employee assistance program.
Flexible spending account (FSA).
Free Healthy Merits Well-Being Program.
Free employer-paid life insurance.
Free short-term disability coverage.
Free long-term disability coverage.
Up to 20 PTO days in the first year, increasing with tenure to 25 days at 5 years and 30 days at 11 years.
Seven paid holidays.
One floating personal day.
PTO cash-out option.
Flexible scheduling opportunities.
403(b) retirement plan with employer match up to 6%.
Referral bonus of up to $1,000.
Pre-tax and Roth contribution options.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per semester and $4,000 per year.
Employer eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Optional accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and buy-up life and AD&D insurance.