Community Living Coordinator

Job Summary

The Community Living Coordinator (CLC) is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the delivery of 

safe, compliant, and person-centered services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

The CLC provides supervision, coordination, and operational oversight to ensure quality services, staff 

effectiveness, and continuity of care in alignment with Discovery Living’s mission, values, and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Associate Coordinators (ACs)

• Provides coaching, feedback, and performance management

• Conducts performance evaluations in accordance with organizational practices

• Addresses performance concerns and participates in corrective action in accordance with 

organizational policy and leadership guidance

• Ensures staff compliance with required training, certification, and policy requirements

Core Duties

• Oversee implementation of individualized service plans and IDT decisions

• Monitor health, safety, and wellbeing of individuals served and respond to incidents

• Provide leadership guidance and decision-making support to ACs and DSPs

• Coordinate staffing schedules and participate in on-call rotation

• Complete site visits and oversee service quality and documentation

• Communicate with individuals served, families, guardians, case managers, and community partners

• Provide direct support when operationally required

• Participate in meetings, training, and organizational initiatives

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities

• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred 

• Ability to lead teams, manage priorities, and respond to urgent situations 

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills 

• Proficiency with, or ability to learn, required electronic systems 

• Valid Iowa driver’s license and ability to meet insurability standards

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance

• Ability to assist with physical supports and mobility needs as required

• Ability to access all assigned work locations