Client Support Coordinator - 30 hours Full Time Graham Ridge Road Naugatuck , CT

Client Support Coordinator (CSC)

Salary

$17.25 an hour

$18.25 an hour and 16 hours of PTO once the applicant becomes med certified

Job Type

Full-time

Sun. 3pm-10pm

Thur. 2pm-10pm

Fri. 2pm-10pm

Sat. 3pm-10pm

Job Summary:
The Client Support Coordinator will provide habilitative assistance and care to clients living in various Agency programs, including community and supported living arrangements, family support services program, and day/vocational program. The Coordinator will be responsible for the direct daily care, teaching, and supervising of clients, as well as record keeping.

Responsibilities:
- Supervise clients, ensuring knowledge of their status and location at all times.
- Assist in the preparation and implementation of each individual client's Individualized Plan of Service or Individual Educational Plan.
- Teach, supervise, and assist clients in performing adult daily living activities such as hygiene, personal care, eating, banking, shopping, meal-planning, clothing planning and care, community participation, and self-control.
- Monitor client progress on goals and report incidents of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment.
- Complete incident reports, medication error reports, and implement behavioral plans as written.
- Implement recommendations and programs from occupational, physical, and speech therapists.
- Develop and implement recreation and community participation activities for clients.
- Collaborate with Clinical Director, Consultants, families, schools, and other agencies to provide and implement goals.
- Maintain accurate and timely record keeping of services provided to clients.
- Work cooperatively with supervisory and other staff within the Agency and other agencies.
- Attend required staff meetings, in-services, and trainings.
- Administer medications, provide routine health care and first aid to clients.
- Ensure cleanliness and organization of program sites and transportation vehicles.
- Transport clients to and from designated activities and programs.
- Conduct and participate in emergency drills as required.
- Complete and maintain medication certification.
- Ensure accurate recording keeping of clients' financial accounts.
- Perform any other related duties as requested by the Program Director or Assistant.

Qualifications:
- Must be able to complete the Medication Certification Program.
- Must be able to complete PMT, CPR, and First Aid training program.
- Valid CT driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental and/or behavioral challenges preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Willing to train right applicant.

Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to exert force in excess of 100 lbs. when initiating physical restraint procedures.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands and arms, talk, and hear.
- Specific vision abilities required, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Language Skills:
- Ability to read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence in English.

Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to apply common sense understanding and problem-solving skills.

Work Environment:
The work environment is usually moderate in noise levels. The employee may be required to travel by automobile and be exposed to changing weather conditions.

Location:
This position is based in Wolcott, and Naugatuck.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your application.

Salary : $17 - $18