Community Support Coordinator - Columbus/Scottsburg

Mission-driven social service agency is seeking a hardworking, self-motivated Community Support Coordinator to provide support services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

Support may occur in a variety of settings and may include providing direct and indirect coordination, life skills instruction, coaching, emotional support, financial management, and home maintenance assistance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote autonomy and self-determination.
• Actively support or promote socially valued roles within the individual's community.
• Assist with daily living tasks and life skills development. 
• Provide indirect care services to those who work directly with individual served.
• Promote a positive public perception of both the individuals served and of oneself. 
• Make scheduled and unscheduled visits to the homes of individuals receiving services.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.  
• Implement, directly or through delegation, the goals and objectives of the service plan.
• Assist in accessing community resources. 
• Monitor and address medical needs of individuals served.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and other team members.
• Provide transportation to appointments and activities. 
• Maintain accurate and current individual records and documentation. 
• Attend team meetings and provide updates on individual progress. 

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Valid driver's license, proof of auto insurance, and vehicle registration required.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to communicate clearly in a variety of situations is essential.
• 18 years of age or older.