POSITION DESCRIPTION

ISS Coordinator will provide services to seniors with developmental disabilities to enable each client to achieve an optimum level of functional independence. Senior Support Workers shall assure the continuity of services in an environment of client choice. They will act as program monitors for assigned participants, including providing guidance and support regarding implementation of client plans and providing ongoing feedback about each client’s progress toward their goals.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Experience working with persons with disabilities, in work and/or family situations. Possess the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with persons with developmental disabilities. High School diploma required. Possession of training and/or experience in the following areas:

• Person centered planning
• Advocacy for people with disabilities
• Planning and supporting consumer-driven activities
• Facilitating and supporting communication regarding needs and choices
• CPR and First Aid
• Arts and crafts, music, dance, adaptive physical education, nutrition, meal planning & preparation.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to read and interpret documents and procedure manuals.
• Must be able to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to use a calculator a must.
• Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain cohesive working relationships with coworkers.
• Works well in group problem solving situations
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
• Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
• Must be able to operate a computer, related equipment and software.
• Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet strict deadlines while maintaining quality of work.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist clients with chosen activities.
• Support and participate in the planning and scheduling of activities and creating monthly calendar.
• Assure compliance with all safety and confidentiality standards.
• Submit mandatory program documentation the Redwood Coast Regional Center
• Manage programs petty cash account
• Train new employees on ISS day to day responsibilities
• Inventorying program supplies and maintaining acceptable program materials
• The duties of this position include, but are not limited to the above responsibilities. This job description is not permanent and serves as a guideline that can normally be expected to change when appropriate.
• From time to time, employees are asked to perform duties and handle responsibilities that are not in their job descriptions. If, over the months, the new duties and responsibilities remain a significant part of the assignment, the job description is changed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions provided those accommodations pose no danger or threat to the employee, staff, clients, vendors, etc., or create undue hardship for the agency or its staff.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations, and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Employee must be able to travel to client’s homes, and carry any necessary equipment. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to visit other sites, and run errands required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The workspace for the ISS Coordinator is located in amongst the clients in the Day Program Studio. Frequent interruptions from fellow staff members and clients is expected. The sound level is generally low to moderate. Frequent local travel to perform essential functions of the job is to be expected. The ISS Coordinator is required to take occasional trips to other sites and outside the County to attend training, department meetings, and attend agency events.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• All employees must pass a State and Federal Live Scan background check before the start of employment.
• Employee must have and maintain a current California Driver's License.
• All employees of Community Care must carry the State of California minimum bodily injury liability insurance on vehicles used for work.
• Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Agency policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender, pregnancy or any other consideration made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws.
• Community Care is an at will employer. Employment with Community Care is for an indefinite period of time and is subject to termination by the employee or Community Care, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• CDL (Required)

Work Location: One location

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