What are the responsibilities and job description for the Support Coordinator-Day Services position at OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS?
Why Opportunity Partners?
As part of a mission-focused nonprofit that values positive impact, compassion and partnership in our community, Opportunity Partners will train you for success! Join our award-winning team where youll do life-changing work and help advance the quality of lives for people with disabilities. Our staff works together in achieving the common goal that people of all abilities can thrive in the world. If you want to earn more than just a paycheck, please apply today!
Job Summary:
As a Support Coordinator, you will help people with disabilities in classroom and community environments. You will help them grow their skills and gain independence to the greatest extent possible.
How will you make a difference?
- Schedule: Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM
- Wage: $18.00 per hour
As part of team, you will help people with disabilities in the following areas:
- Provides case management so that our services are initiated, provided, evaluated and communicated effectively both internally & externally
- Implements lessons and activities that provide people with disabilities opportunities to learn and practice good employee practices, job search and interview skills
- Learn what it means to successfully work with others
- Assist people with disabilities develop and enhance their work skills
- Bring meaning to their lives by having a job that they enjoy
- Grow and develop their social skills
What will you bring to Opportunity Partners?
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A desire to make a difference in the lives of our people with disabilities!
DESIGNATED COORDINATOR QUALIFICATIONS:
- A designated coordinator may have a baccalaureate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and one year of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
- A designated coordinator may have an associate degree in a field related to human services, education, or health and two years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older, or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
- A designated coordinator may have a diploma in a field related to human services, education, or health from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 or older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children.
- A minimum of 50 hours of education and training related to human services, education, or health and four years full-time work experience providing direct care services to persons with disabilities or persons aged 65 and older or equivalent work experience providing care or education to vulnerable adults or children and is under the supervision of staff person who meets the designated coordinator qualifications listed above.
Opportunity Partners is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities. Our call to advance diversity, equity and inclusion is rooted in our organizational values and in our mission.
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