IDD Support Coordinator
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Full-Time, Salary $50,000
GoodLife Innovations is seeking a Support Coordinator to maintain a caseload of shared-living settings. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference by providing targeted, responsive support to shared-living providers and the individuals they serve? If so, read on!
GoodLife serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in shared-living settings. These shared-living settings are similar to adult foster care, and the shared-living providers are known as Professional Family Teachers (PFT). We strive to redefine direct care through our shared living program so the individuals we serve can receive family support in a person-centered, integrated manner.
As a Support Coordinator, you will establish and maintain positive relationships with Professional Family Teachers (PFTs) who welcome adults with disabilities into their own homes and provide person-centered, integrated family support (similar to foster care). You will also provide ongoing and consistent support to current and new PFTs. A good candidate will have experience in this field, be able to multitask, and have an upbeat attitude.
Benefits include:
Full-Time, Salary $50,000
GoodLife Innovations is seeking a Support Coordinator to maintain a caseload of shared-living settings. Are you ready to make a meaningful difference by providing targeted, responsive support to shared-living providers and the individuals they serve? If so, read on!
GoodLife serves people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in shared-living settings. These shared-living settings are similar to adult foster care, and the shared-living providers are known as Professional Family Teachers (PFT). We strive to redefine direct care through our shared living program so the individuals we serve can receive family support in a person-centered, integrated manner.
As a Support Coordinator, you will establish and maintain positive relationships with Professional Family Teachers (PFTs) who welcome adults with disabilities into their own homes and provide person-centered, integrated family support (similar to foster care). You will also provide ongoing and consistent support to current and new PFTs. A good candidate will have experience in this field, be able to multitask, and have an upbeat attitude.
Benefits include:
- Weekly pay
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Matching 401k after one year tenure
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Some duties:
- Aiding in the recruitment, establishment, and training of new PFT providers
- Providing an assigned caseload of PFT contractors ongoing and consistent support and training
- Monitoring compliance with GoodLife’s contractual expectations and applicable local, state, and federal regulations
- Assisting with development, implementation and evaluation of care plans for individuals served
- Ensuring proper implementation of client lifestyle preferences
- Providing an enriching, engaging, and positive community for providers, individuals, guardians, and professionals
Some qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in psychology, human development or a related field, preferred
- One to two years of experience in a position of similar scope, preferred
- Strong computer skills, specifically with Google applications such as Gmail, Drive, Docs, and Sheets
- Flexibility in assigned working hours and location
- Ability to self direct without daily supervision
- Ability to work on-site and travel as necessary to complete job functions; reliable transportation, valid Driver’s License, and safe driving record required
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