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Direct Support Professional Coordinator

Company: Easterseals Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Inc.
Location: Great Falls
Posted on: March 15, 2023

Job Description:

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The Coordinator is responsible for positive, hands-on oversight to maintain a respectful and supportive environment for people served, staff, and stakeholders. Serves as a resource for staff on a daily basis to ensure quality programming for each individual served. Responsible for assisting Community Support Manager and Assistant Manager in the training and evaluation of staff. Plans monthly activity schedules and translates that into daily schedules that are inclusive of the needs of people served. The Coordinator provides support and follow-up for incidents and accidents involving program staff or people served. Ensures the programs and supports of people served are being provided, reviewed, and documented in a timely manner according to the PSP.
The Coordinator is responsible for working with people with a variety of developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries as they work to achieve their highest level of independence to promote independence, productivity, and inclusion in the community that improves their quality of life. Provides direct supports to individuals participating in services to include transportation, vocational, activities of daily living, and health/safety. The role requires superior customer service skills, the ability to effectively handle competing priorities, the ability to interface with and assess individual needs and provide positive reinforcement to a wide variety of customers with varying skill levels, be creative, and believe in the mission of ESGW.
Direct Reports: None
Requirements

  • Must have superior organizational skills
  • Program development, behavioral support, and leadership skills required.
  • Must be self-motivated, flexible, enjoy challenges, and willing to work as part of a team.
  • Must be able to learn and utilize computer programs.
    Physical Requirements
    • Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.
    • Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all requirements of the job.
    • All positions require the completion of a background check. Acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.
      Experience
      • High School/Equivalent
      • 0-2 years in DD services or related social service or health care field

        Easterseals-Goodwill offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package including:
        • Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Products
        • Paid Time Off (PTO)
        • 401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution
        • Tuition Assistance
        • Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts
        • 10% Discount on ESGW Services
        • Employee Wellness Program
        • 20% Discount at Goodwill Stores
          Easterseals-Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness ("PSLF") program. Under the PSLF, you may be eligible for student loan forgiveness on qualifying loans under specific terms. Contact your loan provider for more information.
          Easterseals-Goodwill is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from the disabled, minorities, women, and veterans of the U.S. armed services. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords: Easterseals Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountain Inc., Great Falls , Direct Support Professional Coordinator, Other , Great Falls, Montana

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