Designated Coordinator Specialist

Job Summary

As the Designated Coordinator Specialist, you will coordinate and help support our people with disabilities with supported employment in the community. You will help our people with disabilities grow their skills and gain independence to the greatest extent possible.

Schedule

Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Wage

$22.00 per hour

How will you make a difference?

• Provides case management so that our services are initiated, provided, evaluated and communicated effectively both internally & externally
• Enter attendance and work records daily into our computer system for people with disabilities
• Provide training and instruction to people with disabilities within a supported employment environment in the community
• Supervise work activities so that they are taking place in a safe manner. Ensure independence, integration, and inclusion are occurring within the work activity.
• Learn what it means to successfully work with others in the community
• Bring meaning to their lives by having a job that they enjoy

Designated Coordinator Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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.

What will you bring to Opportunity Partners?

• A desire to make a difference in the lives of our people with disabilities
• Valid Driver’s license

Designated Coordinator

DESIGNATED COORDINATOR

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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 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.

About the Role

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to affirmative action and a welcoming environment for people of diverse communities.

Benefits

Opportunity Partners offers a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, professional development opportunities, and competitive compensation.