Community Support Coordinator

Community Support Coordinator

Agency Description:

Options in Community Living is a non-profit providing community supported living services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Madison, WI and the surrounding area for 45 years. People supported by Options live in their own homes in the Madison area. People live alone or with one or two roommates with support structured around individual support needs.

Position Description:

The Community Support Coordinator coordinates and provides support to people receiving services from Options and works as part of a team primarily supporting individuals on the autism spectrum. Each Community Support Coordinator has a small caseload and must maintain a flexible work schedule based on the needs of individuals they support, based on the office hours of 9-5 Mon-Fri. Occasional evening and weekend hours required. Applicants must have an insured vehicle and a good driving record. Due to on-call responsibilities, applicants must live with-in 30 minutes of Madison or be willing to relocate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized support plans
• Hire, train and supervise direct support staff
• Provide direct support and personal care, as needed
• Convene and run regular household meetings
• Assist people supported to manage personal finances
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of time spent and log notes on behalf of people supported
• Coordination of medical care for people supported
• Work cooperatively with family, friends and other service providers
• Participation in agency on-call rotation (additional compensation)

Why work at Options?

• Over 40 years experience and leadership in the field
• A solid reputation for providing quality support based on respect for each individual
• A strong collaborative work environment and team structure
• Opportunities for advancement
• Visit our website at www.optionsmadison.com to learn more

Compensation and Benefits:

• $52,000 starting salary + additional on-call compensation
• Paid sick and vacation time off
• Health (Group Health Cooperative) and Dental coverage
• 401(K) with employer match
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

Candidate Requirements:

• Must be 18 years old
• Valid driver's license, insured car and good driving record
• Successful clearance of background checks
• One or more years' experience working with adults with IDD

Other Desired Knowledge/Experience

• Post-secondary education
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in basic computer programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Zoom
• Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum

Options in Community Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

*Please apply directly on optionsmadison.com for the soonest consideration!