DSP Coordinator - Supported Living

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Wage: $17.50/hr.

Montana Adult and Community Services provides support to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) and other significant barriers.  We hire people who are customer-focused, emotionally mature, caring, innovative and have a strong desire to support people served, co-workers, and the community with dignity, compassion, and respect. 

The DSP Coordinator – Supported Living works primarily in Supported Living to ensure the DSPs provide a positive engaging support to individuals, assure the needs of each person are met in their day-to-day life according to their individual plan of care and their personal dreams and goals, assist people who need support to lead self-directed lives so they can participate fully in our communities, follow the individual path suggested by the unique gifts, preferences, and needs of each person they support, and to walk in partnership with the person, and those who are significant to them, toward a life of opportunity, well-being, freedom, and contribution.

The SL Coordinator ensures that the staff who work in Supported Living exemplify ethical practice, high standards, and creative vision as they partner with those they support in order to access opportunities and resources in the community and make everyday choices about their personal finances, physical well-being, social and intimate relationships, and employment.

The role requires superior customer service skills, the ability to effectively handle competing priorities, the ability to interface with and assess individual needs and provide positive reinforcement to a wide variety of customers with varying skill level, be creative, and believe in the mission of ESGW.

Direct Reports:  None

Requirements


* Must have superior organizational skills


* Program development, behavioral support and leadership skills required.


* Must be self-motivated, flexible, enjoy challenges and willing to work as part of a team.


* Must be able to learn and utilize computer programs.

Physical Requirements


* Ability to move independently or with reasonable accommodation within the facility and community.


* Applicant must be physically and mentally able to perform all job requirements.


* All positions require the completion of a background check.

 Acknowledging or having criminal convictions does not constitute an automatic bar to employment.

Experience


* High School/Equivalent


* 0-2 years in DD services or related social service or health care field

Easterseals-Goodwill offers a comprehensive & competitive benefits package including:


* Medical, Vision, Dental, and Voluntary Products


* Paid Time Off (PTO)


* 401(k) Retirement Plan + up to 4% contribution


* Tuition Assistance


* Flexible Spending + Health Savings Accounts


* 10% Discount on ESGW Services


* Employee Wellness Program


* 30% Disco...