Community Based Day Supports Coordinator

Community Based Day Supports Program Coordinator

Hourly Rate $24.00 - $26.00 per hour

Join our team and change someone's life!

At Minute Man Arc, our dedicated staff includes more than 200 employees who improve the lives of people with disabilities. We offer a work environment that values and respects diversity. Living up to our core values, we empower the people we proudly support and make a real impact in the world. We provide hands-on training opportunities with plenty of room for growth, both personally and professionally. If you want a meaningful job with exceptional benefits, read on...

Our benefits:

$2,000 hiring bonus

10 days paid vacation every year to start

13 days paid holidays each year

1 hour of sick pay for every 30 hours worked

3 days paid personal time each year

Health insurance with fully paid health care deductible up to $3,500

Free prescription drugs -- no copays

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Free life insurance in the amount of your annual salary

Free short-term and long-term disability insurance

Free training and certification in your field

Tuition reimbursement

Description

Develop and implement community-based plans for members to increase employability and community skills. Coordinate daily schedule assignments and research new community activities and assist in developing a job skills training program. Responsible for providing reliable and courteous transportation to individuals with safety a top priority; provide a communication link between individuals and staff, operate and maintain assigned vehicles; and maintain vehicle and individual's records.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Affirming Individual Rights and Dignity including, but not limited to:

Ensuring that individuals are treated with dignity and respect in

accordance with Minute Man's Human Rights Policy and regulations.

This includes, but is not limited to assisting individuals:

• with access to the community


• by supporting their exploration of employment options


• by helping them build positive relationships with employers and coworkers


• by ensuring they are productive and contributing employees.


• Assist individuals in maintaining their privacy and confidentiality.


• As mandated reporters, staff must understand DPPC guidelines and

appropriately utilize the reporting process. Duties may also include filing

out incident reports and writing notes in the communication log.

Day to Day Duties (not limited to)

• Day to Day Duties include but are not limited to:


• Transporting individuals to homes, businesses, and agency sites.


• Immediately reporting unsafe incidents or unsafe working conditions when they

occur to your supervisor.

• Completing assigned work schedules and projects routinely and document

completion as necessary.

• Demonstrating proper attendance.


• Responding appropriately to emergency situations, following agency policies

and procedures.

• Assisting in the orientation and training of new staff members.


• Consistently working in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff

members.

• Seeking out opportunities to help rather than waiting to be asked.


• Considering the impact of your actions on staff members throughout the

organization

Qualifications

• Valid drivers' license and an acceptable driving record.


• Obtain, and maintain, certification in First Aid, CPR, and Drivers' Safety and other

mandated trainings.

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of individuals verbally.


• Must be able to work independently while demonstrating effective time management,

organizational, and planning skills.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelors' degree and or equivalence in education experience working with individuals

with disabilities