Community Coordinator (S 30 hrs.)

About the Role

This is a full-time position (30 hours per week) with a schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:45 AM to 2:45 PM, located at Salem Day Services. The Community Coordinator will report to the Program Coordinator and is expected to uphold Triangle’s policies, foster a positive culture, and promote employment, self-advocacy, and independence.

Responsibilities

• Supervises groups of participants in various settings, including work sites, volunteer sites, recreational outings, and other community outings.
• Develops and maintains diverse volunteer, vocational, and educational opportunities for individuals.
• Assists with the development of new and engaging curriculum to meet program goals.
• Implements independent living, employment, self-advocacy, and soft skills into daily activities and curriculum.
• Transports individuals to and from community activities and employment sites.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of required assessments and reports (e.g., incident reports, safety assessments, progress summaries).
• Participates in identified training and professional development opportunities.
• Intervenes in unsafe interactions or behavioral incidents to ensure individual safety.
• Participates in ISP meetings with the Department of Developmental Services, participants, and their families or support teams as needed.
• Collects accurate data as directed for ISPs, behavior plans, monthly progress notes, etc.
• Collaborates with other Community Coordinators and the Program Coordinator to ensure quality service delivery.
• Reports progress and issues to the Program Coordinator on a regular basis.
• Positively represents Triangle to customers, family members, and community organizations.
• Participates in biweekly team meetings and monthly supervision with the Program Coordinator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college in related coursework and/or one to three years of relatable experience preferred.
• Massachusetts driver’s license and clean driving record.

Skills

• Ability to verbally communicate, read, analyze, interpret, and write documents.
• Ability to respond to and navigate inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies or family members.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle objects/tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, talk, or hear.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.