Community Supports Coordinator
Community Supports Coordinator
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Description
Location: Middletown NY
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour
Hours: MondayFriday 8:30AM5:00PM (40hrs)
OVERVIEW OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:
The Community Supports Coordinator assists individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving greater independence through the Community Habilitation Program. This includes providing direct support to help individuals develop maintain and strengthen essential life skills for independent living. The Coordinator also supports individuals in accessing securing and maintaining housing through programs such as the OPWDD Housing Subsidy and Integrated Supportive Housing (ISH). This is a primarily communitybased role which also involves case management supervision documentation and report preparation.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS:
- Housing Coordination: Support individuals in securing appropriate housing by navigating the OPWDD Housing Subsidy program identifying suitable housing options and assisting with the completion of required documentation. This also includes managing ISH setaside units and collaborating with property management teams.
- Waitlist Management: Identify screen and support individuals in the Community Habilitation program as well as internal and external referrals in maintaining a waitlist for those seeking independent living services.
- Supervision: Responsible for supervising one program staff member.
- Rep Payee Oversight and Independent Living Support: Provide oversight of the Representative Payee program and support Community Habilitation participants in developing and maintaining independent living skills.
- OPWDD Housing Subsidy Budget Management: Conduct home visits and inspections in addition gather all necessary documentation for individuals participating in the program.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other service providers care manager to ensure coordinated care and support. Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to ensure the holistic needs of participants are met.
- Crisis Intervention: Provide intervention and support in crises related to housing instability Notices to Cure and ensure immediate action is taken to address the issues.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with OPWDD guidelines and other applicable regulations and policies.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL / ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT:
- Flexible hours may be required to meet the needs of individuals and families.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Knowledge: Familiarity with the OPWDD services and knowledge of community resources and service providers is a plus:
- Strong organizational timemanagement and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals families housing providers and community partners.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Strong problemsolving and crisis management skills.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite and other case management software
- Supervisory experience
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: AA or BA preferred in Human Services Field.
Experience: At least 3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferably in housing coordination case management or related fields.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to perform the jobs essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position which are reviewed in each case.
Must be capable to sit or stand in front of a computer for longperiods of time
Able to work in open space floor plan
Must be capable to move throughout work day (and follow individuals throughout the community)
Work alongside coworkers within 3 feet
Must be able to move in tight spaces
- Occasional lifting of > 25 pounds
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
