Community Resource Coordinator North Bay - A Bright Future : Job Details

Community Resource Coordinator (CRC)Job DescriptionTITLE: Community Resource Coordinator (CRC)STATUS: Full-Time RegularCLASSIFICATION: Non-ExemptOFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday; 9am-5:30pm - occasional weekends/overtimePOSITIONS SUPERVISED: NoneREPORTS TO: Program Director; Program Supervisor; Quality Assurance Coordinator (QAC), Community Support Facilitation (CSF)Description:The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the admissions process by successfully completing assessments and carrying out the job duties below as well as being an effective resource to the clients and/or their conservators to ensure a smooth and organized admissions process. The Community Resource Coordinator must possess the ability to organize and consolidate information, maintain records, prepare reports, and formulate quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.Qualifications:Education:Associate's Degree with an emphasis in Psychology, Child Development, Communication Disorders, Education or related fieldExperience:2+ years of experience implementing resource coordinating services for individuals with special needs1+ years of experience working with severely challenging behaviors and implementation of related intervention strategiesPhysical Requirements:While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear; regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach within arm's length; lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds; possess visual acuity; and possibly drive during their assigned work shift.Preferred Knowledge:Knowledge of the service system for adults with developmental disabilities in the State of California.An understanding and commitment to the philosophy of normalization, inclusion, positive programming, and consumer-driven services.Minimum Requirements:• Must be at least 18 years of age.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including computer skills.• Interest and willingness to work with consumers to meet their needs and choice.• Ability and willingness to be flexible.• Willingness to work in an environment with consumers who may be physically, verbally, or otherwise aggressive/abusive toward staff and/or others.• Valid California Driver License, adequate transportation including valid automobile insurance and current registration, a clean DMV record.• Upon offer of employment, complete a statement of prior criminal conviction, obtain a California Criminal Clearance (Live-Scan Fingerprinting) or a Criminal Record Exemption.• Upon employment, obtain and maintain required training (including but not limited to First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Intervention Prevention);• A high level of energy and a passion for working with a diverse population of adults.• Willingness to update any and all personnel certifications, clearances, and reports as required by agency policy or licensing/Regional Center Requirements.• Negative TB Results are required. Good physical health is to be verified by a health screening and a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior or 30 days after employment.• Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen with Negative Results.Duties and Responsibilities:Excellent time management skills, attention to detail, and an aptitude for efficiently managing multiple deadlines on reports, projects, etc.A proven track record of exercising excellent judgment and a commonsense approach to addressing challenging situations.Utilize eligibility surveys and needs assessments to determine what types of programs and services would benefit the clients.Comfortable asking questions when procedures are unclear.Communicate respectfully and effectively to establish professional relationships through active listening and demonstration of empathy.Self-starter, with the ability to hit the ground running.Provide technical support for Management Staff.Ability to receive constructive feedback.Ability to interpret and apply state and federal regulations in specific case situations.Ability to communicate complex information effectively, with a wide variety of people.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with diverse populations.Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.Ability to operate office machines requiring manual dexterity and repetitive key entry.Ability to read, write and comprehend large amounts of written material, use the telephone, and communicate via electronic mail is required on a daily basis.Must be emotionally capable of examining one's self and one's own issues with power and control when supporting and acting in the service of other people.Must be able to exercise judgment and initiative in working for people.Must be punctual and have a good attendance record.Must have the ability to communicate in the language spoken by the individual and in writing to the individuals served, supervisors, and other team members.Must be able to effectively organize a variety of work tasks for self and complete these in priority order.Must have an intermediate skill level in Microsoft Word and Excel.Maintain data regarding participant progress.Participate in participant assessment, planning and evaluation processes.Provide training in ratios determined by current vendorization, and in accordance with the least restrictive environment philosophy (1:1 staff; client ratio, unless otherwise specified).Coordinate participant training programs with other programs with which they are involved.Report suspected abuse immediately to supervisor, case manager and other appropriate agencies as instructed. Complete special incident report within 24 hours.Understand and convey, in your interactions with your participants and other agencies, the participant-centered philosophy of A Bright Future.Attend monthly staff meetings, and monthly individual meetings with supervisor.Ensures consumer rights are not violated;Completes required training (CPR, First Aid, Pro-Act, etc.) as required;Other duties as assigned.#J-18808-Ljbffr