• Support Coordinator

    Witco Inc (ID)


    ID, USA | Other | Hourly | 18.00-20.00 per hour | Full Time

     

    Supported employment services Coordinator.

     

    Witco is looking for a Support Coordinator to direct a team of Job Coaches providing vocational employment services to people with disabilities employed in the community. Witco partners with Vocational Rehabilitation Services and others to serve the needs of people requiring employment support due to disability. S ervices range from evaluations, job placement and follow along, to on-site support ensuring job duties are completed efficiently and employer/employee communication is in place.

     

    Support Coordinators are instrumental in directing the day-to-day logistics and scheduling functions to Direct Support staff. This is an ideal position for someone with a passion for serving our community and the ability to lead, direct, and inspire others.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES

    Supervises, trains, and leads a team of job coaches serving a caseload of clients working in the local community.Participates in the interviewing, selection, and hiring of Direct Support Professionals.Provides coaching coverage as scheduled. Drafts weekly schedules for team to ensure coverage for client needs.Coordinates client coverage for call-ins, staff vacations, and other needs. Develop strategies to implement comprehensive person-centered plans designed to achieve the desires of the person served.Draft comprehensive reports reflecting outcome of services provided.Recommend changes to services and plans as required or appropriate.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    High School diploma or GEDExcellent verbal and written communication.Self-motivated, outgoing, and enthusiastic.Ability to lead and inspire others. Computer Scheduling and communications proficiency. Patience, compassion, empathy, and a desire to see others succeed. Prior experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, in social work, or providing supported employment is preferred.

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

     

    Must complete an obtain clearance for Criminal History, with fingerprinting, employment references, and pre-hire drug screen required.