Human Services Community Coordinator

Position: Human Services Community CoordinatorReports to: Human Services Program CoordinatorHours: M-F 9:00am-3:00pLocation: Randolph, MATriangle’s Expectation of Employee:

Adheres to Triangle Policy and Procedures

Acts as a role model within and outside Triangle Performs duties as workload necessitates.

Maintains a positive and respectful attitude.

Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues.

Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.

Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position.

Meets Department productivity standards.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide supervision and support to participants between the hours of 9 am – 3pm

Participate in the planning and implementation of community-based groups

Facilitate in-house and community activities keeping participants active and engaged

Educate participants during teachable moments in areas of socialization, community membership, daily living, etc.

Know emergency procedures and basic emergency facts regarding all participants

Build community connections and career opportunities

Work in collaboration with the case manager to provide goal-oriented services

Responsible for the general overall cleanness of work area and common areas at Triangle or work/community site

Provide supervision of transportation, break, lunch and community as assigned.

Provide training in community skills, social, safety, travel skills, work, independence, community connections, self-determination and others that develop an overall independence and connection to community

Keep accurate data collection

Demonstrate willingness to learn new skills and techniques to improve services to the individuals.

Communicate effectively with program staff and individuals associated with consumer services, in a collaborative team effort.

Ensure safety and provide comprehensive assistance to participants including integrating adults into the community & participating with individuals during internal and community-based activities/groups.

Develop strong relationships with community partners. Be a liaison between community partners and Triangle.

Record weekly progress notes

Participate in staffing meetings with school partners and colleagues

Provide job coaching as needed (can include days, nights, weekends and holidays)

Conduct vocational assessments, baseline and periodic skill development assessments, and other assessments according to protocol

Attend all required trainings offered by Triangle

Lead or co-facilitate groups including but not limited to work off-sites

Operate 12 passenger van

Assist and attend to personal care needs of the individuals, including hygiene, bathroom assistance, medical and clothing

Provide coaching to participants during community volunteering

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college in related coursework and/or one to three years’ relatable experience preferred in human service/sales

Massachusetts driver’s license and clean driving record

State and Federal Background Check

Language Skills

Ability to verbally communicate, read, analyze, interpret, and write documents.

Ability to respond and navigate common inquiries or complaints from regulatory agencies, or family members.

Americans with Disability Specifications Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.