KENNEDY-DONOVAN CENTER INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Home Support Coordinator

Reports To: Program Coordinator

Status: Fulltime

Benefits: Eligible

Location: Cape, New Bedford, Milford

Position Description: Facilitate and coordinate the provision of home-based supports and community resources for individuals with developmental disabilities, utilizing a team-based approach. Promote individual growth in the areas of choice and decision-making, community membership, relationships and personal accomplishments.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Service related field.

· LSW, LSWA or eligibility.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

· Commitment to community based supports to individuals with developmental disabilities.

· Commitment to family-based services.

· Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to meet with families and/or individuals within their homes.

· Extensive travel required.

· Ability to sit for extended time periods.

· Frequent phone use required.

· Ability to use computer.

Responsibilities:

· Facilitate and coordinate home placement and support services for individuals based

upon individual needs and preferences.

· Supervise assigned home care and support providers.

· Assist providers in identification of training and support needs.

· Participate in and/or facilitate training and support forums for home care and support providers.

· Promote individual choice and self-expression based upon quality service principles.

· Provide direction and support to home care and support providers in facilitating individual social inclusion opportunities.

· Promote activities and opportunities leading to personal growth and accomplishment.

· Participate in the planning process to ensure adequate support in area of health and. safety.

· Support and monitor consumer funds and financial transaction.

· Assist in development of Individual Support Plan.

· Facilitate and coordinate access for assigned individuals to needed supports, including generic community services.

· Work cooperatively/collaboratively with other community service providers and medical professionals to ensure coordination of supports and services.

· Complete required documentation of service delivery.

· Assist in outreach activities including development of materials and program presentations.

· Participate in staff meetings, group and individual supervision and case reviews.

· Provide emergency beeper coverage services during non-office hours and respond to emergencies as needed.

· Maintain compliance with all Kennedy-Donovan Center policies and procedures, DMR regulations, requirements and quality service standards.

· Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.