Direct Support Coordinator Tulare/Kings County - Full Time

About Us

At Adjoin, we are agents of change, building a future where all people can belong in the places they live, work, learn, and play. Together with our community partners, we remove barriers to belonging with innovative solutions that center the unique needs of every individual we serve.

People matter. All humans deserve respect, dignity, and a place to build their own future. Here at Adjoin, we believe and live this every day. Adjoin is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all individuals regardless of age, ancestry, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy-related conditions, race, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics. We are committed to creating a fair and inclusive workplace where every employee can thrive.

About the Role

Advance client’s decision-making, productivity, and participation in a range of daily activities. Facilitate the client’s inclusion in positive community experiences. Promote independence in daily activities while being mindful of client’s intellectual and physical disabilities. Assist with meals, cooking, household maintenance, grooming, and dressing, as assigned. Maintain current knowledge of client’s needs.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and fostering a supportive, enriching environment, we invite you to join our team and help create a brighter future for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the client’s inclusion in positive community experiences.
• Transport clients to appointments, community activities, or other locations as needed, ensuring safety and timeliness during travel.
• Advance client’s decision-making, productivity, and participation in a range of daily activities.
• Promote independence in daily activities while being mindful of client’s intellectual and physical disabilities; assist with meals, cooking, household maintenance, grooming, and dressing, as assigned.
• Assist with training employees to perform their direct support duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Adjoin.
• Maintain current knowledge of client’s needs.
• Maintain positive communications and relationships with supervisors, clients, landlords, employers, involved family members, Regional Center, D.O.R., and other individuals in the community.
• Monitor and report to the case responsible person on client and employee activities.
• Complete CSPs, monthly/quarterly reports, evaluations, intakes, and assessments under the direction of the case responsible person.
• Prepare and maintain current staffing schedules and coordinate new staff training schedules.
• Implement individual training and support programs under the direction of the case responsible person.
• Document required activity records, reports, incidents, and client evaluations in a timely, complete, and accurate manner as required.
• Address challenging behaviors proactively and respectfully, using methods outlined in plans and training.
• Oversee client activities and environment throughout shift to ensure the fulfillment of health and safety needs.
• Review activity logs of clients and report significant events or concerns to the case responsible person.
• Participate in the evaluation of the client through completion of task analysis and other requested assessment devices.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or 3 years equivalent experience and/or educational equivalent in working with individuals with disabilities.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Insured, registered vehicle in safe working condition, and proof of current CA driver’s license.
• Ability to travel within and throughout the counties in which services are provided a minimum of 75% of the time.
• Certification in an approved First Aid and CPR class; or successful completion within 45 days of the date of hire.
• Physical evaluations may be required dependent upon specific assigned duties or compliance requirements and may include a TB test and/or a lift and transfer test.
• This position requires the employee to have a mobile smart device available to perform certain required essential functions, for which reasonable reimbursement is provided to the employee.

A Direct Support Coordinator works as scheduled by the Regional Manager and/or their designee. Overtime may be required as dictated by operational needs; however, no holiday or overtime may be worked without the prior approval of the Direct Support Coordinator's supervisor. The schedule may be either part or full time, depending on the needs of the clients and Adjoin.

Pay

$18.50 - $19.50 per hour