Community Support Coordinator
Company: Region V Services
Location: Wahoo
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:PHILOSOPHY & MISSIONThe philosophy of Region V
Services is to provide desired and necessary supports for people
with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.
Individualized training and supports are the basis for the vision
and mission of Region V Services.Facilitating personal outcomes for
persons with disabilities is a basic principle of every position
within Region V Services. It is expected that staff make positive
connections in the lives of persons receiving services and assist
them in increasing their social roles within the community.Utilizes
an Employment First philosophy in providing training and work
opportunities for persons supported. The philosophy focuses on
informed choice of options available, career planning to the least
restrictive alternative and addressing barriers to
progress.Utilizes an Authentic Living philosophy when providing
residential supports while providing a variety of integrated living
situations; opportunities for access to community integrated
services and activities; encourages the development of
socialization opportunities with other members of the community.
The philosophy focuses on informed choices of options available,
planning for the least restrictive alternative and addressing
barriers to progress.JOB SUMMARYThe Community Supports Coordinator
performs responsible professional work in hiring, supervising, and
training staff who provide for the health and well-being of
individuals supported. The coordinator is ultimately responsible
for ensuring all staff facilitate personal outcomes and make
positive connections in the lives of persons receiving services and
assist them in increasing their social roles within the
community.Region V Services offers a generous benefits package
including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition assistance,
and retirement benefits. Review benefits online @
www.regionvservices.com/benefitsThis position may entail
considerable overtime, which includes some evening and weekend
hours. The coordinator is responsible for scheduling direct line
staff and may occasionally fill in for them when substitutes are
not available.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSThe ability to exercise good
judgment in evaluation situations and in decision-making, which
ensures individuals' safety and maintains confidentiality.Utilizes
effective oral and written communication skills.Interviews job
applicants and makes hiring decisions for direct care
positions.Provides and/or coordinates training in the skills and
procedures necessary to maximize consistency and to provide
habilitative services and ensure competency and image
enhancement.Participates actively in the goal setting process and
may attend IPP meetings.Coordinates and monitors skills training
for individuals supported to promote greater integration and
independence at work, home and in the community by providing
opportunities for a meaningful day.Ensures that individual goals,
which are based on individual needs and personal outcomes, are
developed, implemented and monitored as directed by IPP
teams.Supervises record-keeping activities to ensure completeness,
accuracy of information and adherence to applicable policies and
procedures as defined by Region V Services and regulatory
agencies.Proficient in the use of a personal computer and
applications.Ensures that written programs contain the necessary
components by assisting staff with program development as
necessary.Provides the necessary supports for all staff that
encourages team building skills.Attend staff meetings, training
conferences, and other developmental sessions as required to
continue to improve job performance.Serves as a member of the
Behavioral Intervention Team and helps develop behavioral
interventions and Program Ethics Committee reports for all
restrictive programs and procedures.Performs on-call duties to
assist staff with a variety of issues including but not limited to
medical and behavioral issues. Must be able to respond to
emergencies at all locations within the area program.Confers with
parents/guardians, Service Coordinators, Medical Services
Associates and others as necessary to coordinate individual
services.Organizes and monitors internal quality reviews and is a
member of the internal investigation team as necessary.Coordinates
activities with regulatory agencies and ensures follow-up.Conducts
performance reviews and carries out disciplinary action as
necessary for staff directly supervised.Works a flexible schedule,
which may involve considerable overtime including evening and
weekend hours.Schedules staff coverage to meet intervention hours
and/or habilitative requirements.Provides immediate direction and
necessary approval for actions, purchases and plans of staff to
allow agency operations to continue smoothly.Ensures follow-up to
safety committee recommendations.Provides data necessary and
assists in fiscal and administrative planning as a member of the
agency's management team.Fills in for direct line staff when no
substitutes are available.Reviews and approves time cards,
attendance sheets and other reports as assigned.Supervises
volunteers as necessary.Interprets policies and procedures to staff
to ensure safety, improve communication and provide quality
services.Recommends procurement of facilities and equipment as
necessary.Manages and/or maintains and/or monitors individuals'
personal finances.Serves on regional committees as
assigned.Coordinates and facilitates regular staff
meetings.Performs minor maintenance activities and/or contacts the
appropriate person for repairs.Other duties as assigned to meet the
needs of Region V Services.Requirements:Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:Considerable knowledge in evaluation and teaching
techniques for instruction of persons with disabilities.Ability to
train and supervise staff, exercise good judgment in evaluating
situations and making decisions and maintaining and preparing
moderately complex records.Ability to communicate effectively with
others.Considerable knowledge of the use and interpretation of
assessments and data collection as it relates to people with
developmental disabilities.Lifting may be required at the service
location. If lifting or other adaptive equipment is available, it
MUST be used.Qualifying Education, Training and
Experience:Bachelor's Degree in a related field or is actively
pursuing a bachelor's degree.Two years of experience in human
services.Special Requirements:Possession of a driver's license
valid in the state of Nebraska or other adequate means of
transportation.Performs duties on-call to attend to area program
emergencies.Must possess a reliable means of communication (e.g.
telephone, cell phone, etc.).Will be subject to criminal history
APS and CPS background check. May be subject to drug and alcohol
screen.PI201746768
Keywords: Region V Services, Omaha , Community Support Coordinator, Other , Wahoo, Nebraska
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