What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home and Community Coordinator position at Achieva?
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Description
Job Title: Home and Community Coordinator - Allegheny County
Location: Allegheny County/Achieva Main Office (South Side)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Hourly
Pay Rate & Type: $18.36-$21.42
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Are you a mission-driven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someone's life? Are you seeking a position that offers flexibility to fit your schedule, including various shifts and weekends? Achieva offers career opportunities to individuals who are caring, compassionate and kind.
Achieva is an organization where everyone is valued and respected. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live, work, play, and follow their life aspirations.
About Achieva
At Achieva, we envision a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. We are an organization of professionals and community partners that help people reach their individualized goals. For over 70 years, Achieva has been committed to the support and inclusion of those with disabilities.
Job Summary
Provides case management services to those supported by Achieva and their families. These services include responsibilities in the following functional areas: outcome development, implementation, and progress monitoring; adherence to Frequency and Duration; regulatory and agency compliance mandates. Seeks guidance and support from various other Home and Community Support managers/supervisors and employees as needed. May supervise Home and Community direct support professionals on their caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Actively leads direct support team members in person-centered approaches across the department including both individual and group activities at home and in the community.
- Works with support team members to help establish and implement new goals that support the achievement of a person's person-centered plan and outcomes according to their wants and needs.
- Evaluates and reviews all assessment tools for people they support and ensures completion of any missing information.
- Ensures effective communication and participation in meetings as required with people we support, families, providers and others involved in the provision of supports.
- Monitors delivery of support services by regularly checking in with the person receiving supports, families and team members. Educates families about their service options/choices and may need to assist with finding additional resources if/when requested.
- Identifies areas of concern and/or responds to problems. Ensures to communicate any concerns or issues with team members and supervisor. Assists to resolve issues if/when appropriate.
- If supervising direct support professionals, monitors and evaluates employee performance and takes action to improve or sustain performance as needed. Also completes payroll functions as needed.
- Provides guidance, direction, and support for assigned staff as needed. Collaborates with their supervisor regarding any necessary corrective actions. Follows disciplinary actions as required in conjunction with their Supervisor.
- Remains available to assist, by telephone, in a crisis, at the discretion of the Home and Community Program.
- Prepares documents and/or reviews fiscal and other administrative records as necessary and completes all regulatory documentation that is required.
- Participates on various work teams as requested or appropriate.
- Performs other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications
- Equivalent of an Associate's Degree in the social science/human services field and one year of related experience.
- Proven organizational, database, word processing, and computer skills required.
- Valid Pa driver's license and properly insured vehicle.
- Compassionate, patient, and kind with a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of others.
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within two months of the start date.
Why Join Achieva?
- Meaningful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization that makes a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities and their families.
- Inclusive Culture: Be a part of a team that values diversity, collaboration, and personal growth.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision plans with minimal employee monthly contributions and low deductibles.
- Insurance Benefits: Achieva fully covers term life insurance, accidental death insurance, and long-term disability.
- Retirement Savings: Achieva contributes to your 403(b) retirement plan after one year of service, regardless of employee contributions.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access to support services for personal and professional challenges.
- Generous Time Off: Paid time off and holiday pay to help you recharge and maintain work-life balance.
Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, Veterans status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact our Human Resources Department at 412-995-5000 ext.650, or email jobs@achieva.info.
Qualifications
Salary : $18 - $21
