Direct Support Coordinator - Part Time hrs Quentin Street Waterbury

Job Description

Client Support Coordinator

Part-Time 23 hours

$17.25 per hour

$18.25 per hour once med certification is complete plus 16 hours of PTO

Monday 10:00am-2:00pm

Tuesday 10:00am-2:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm

Thursday 7:00am-2:00pm

Friday 10:00am-2:00pm

**Job Summary:**

The Direct Support Coordinator will provide habilitative assistance and care to clients living in various Agency programs, including community and supported living arrangements, family support services program, and day/vocational program. Responsibilities include direct daily care, teaching, supervising clients, and maintaining accurate record-keeping.

**Responsibilities:**

- Directly supervise clients, ensuring knowledge of their status and location at all times.

- Assist in developing and implementing Individualized Plans of Service or Individual Educational Plans for clients.

- Teach, supervise, and assist clients in adult daily living activities.

- Monitor client progress on goals and collaborate with the team.

- Protect client rights and report incidents of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment.

- Maintain accurate record-keeping and implement therapy recommendations.

- Develop recreation activities for clients and collaborate with relevant parties.

- Ensure cleanliness and organization of program sites and transportation vehicles.

- Administer medications, provide routine health care, and first aid.

- Transport clients to designated activities and programs.

- Participate in emergency drills and maintain medication certification.

- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Assistant.

**Qualifications:**

- Completion of Medication Certification Program, PMT, CPR, and First Aid training.

- Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.

- High School Diploma or equivalent.

- Minimum two years of experience working with individuals with developmental and/or behavioral challenges preferred.

**Physical Demands:**

- Effective verbal communication.

- Ability to stand, walk, sit, handle objects, and lift up to 75 pounds.

- Good vision and basic mathematical skills.

**Language Skills:**

- Proficiency in reading and writing English.

**Reasoning Ability:**

- Ability to carry out instructions, problem-solve, and handle variables.

**Work Environment:**

Moderate noise level, potential travel by automobile, and exposure to changing weather conditions.

**Location:**

Waterbury, CT