What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Disabilities Supports Coordinator position at A Bridge to Independence?
Supports Coordinator strives to help individuals with intellectual disabilities achieve a more meaningful and productive life. A Bridge to Independence works closely with state and local government agencies as well as direct service providers to coordinate all services.
Work with individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism to locate, coordinate and monitor services.
- Locate- researching and providing information related to community resources and services
- Coordinating- contacting, scheduling, and referring individuals to the appropriate service providers
- Monitoring- ensuring the health and safety of the individual and quality of services provided
Qualifications:
- Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a Social or Human Services or related field is required (i.e. social work, psychology, etc.).
- Experience working with individuals with Autism or Intellectual Disabilities
- Possession of a valid driver's license and access to a private vehicle for day-to-day job performance due to making home visits requiring frequent local and occasional state-wide travel. The Agency also requires a Motor Vehicle Record Check.
- In accordance with Federal and the state of Pennsylvania regulations governing facilities/agencies that offer care-dependent services, a facility/agency may not hire an applicant nor retain an employee required to submit a criminal history report if the criminal history report revels a felony conviction under The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic Act or a conviction under any of the Pennsylvania Crime Codes. In addition, any felony offense under Chapter 39, of the Crime Code (relating to theft & related offenses), or two or more misdemeanors under Chapter 39 will prohibit hiring of the applicant or retaining the employee. Agency requires a Criminal Background Check as well as a Child Abuse History Clearance.
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance (100% company paid for employee) Optional employee paid insurances also available.
- 14 Paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Mileage reimbursement
Persons with disabilities, veterans, and retirees are encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.23 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Social work: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $19
