Support Coordinator

Employment and Day Habilitation Specialists provide supports in one of three Employment programs or the Day Habilitation program.

Qualifications: B.A. and two-year’s experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, behavioral challenges, and/or physical disabilities. Valid Driver’s license is required. Supported Employment experience and/or supervisory experience preferred.

Main Responsibilities

• Enhance and expand the quality and scope of services.
• Develop and oversee the implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
• Ensure efficient running of daily site activities.
• Supervise and train Employment Specialists.
• Supports individuals in making choices to assume as much responsibility as possible.

Specific Responsibilities

• Revise and update behavior plans, data collection, schedules, etc. to keep services relevant and optimal for individuals.
• Establish a positive, energetic and welcoming atmosphere conducive to building relationships with: participants at the site, peers and staff from other employment sites, residential staff, Department of Developmental Services staff , family and community at large.
• Develop intervention strategies and data collection methods relating to individual’s goals.
• Provide ongoing training/role modeling to ensure the proper implementation of Behavior Plans.
• Allocate staff resources to support the individuals in the daily schedule.
• Supervise and train Employment Specialists.
• Assist in the interviewing, training and evaluation of Employment Specialists and Relief staff.
• Facilitate individual participation in interviews and evaluations.
• Ensure the staff meet all WCI training regulations, policies and ongoing maintenance of certifications.
• Conduct bi-weekly supervision with all Employment Specialists.
• Explore and assess options for work, volunteer, community involvement and other experiences.
• Assure that Human Rights are supported in all daily interactions (staff, Individuals, community members, employees). Train as a Human Rights Advocate. Conduct monthly Human Rights training.