Supports Coordinator, Liberty Resources

Posted by on December 10, 2012

LIBERTY RESOURCES, INC
SUPPORTS COORDINATOR POSITION

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
A diverse and growing employer, Liberty Resources Inc. is a non-profit, consumer driven organization that advocates & promotes Independent Living for persons with disabilities. More than 51% of our Board as well as 51% of our employees are persons with disabilities. LRI is committed to affirmative action to ensure that individuals with disabilities, particularly those who are members of traditionally under-represented groups, receive full access to LRI including employment opportunities.

In addition to a commitment to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, LRI strives to affirmatively hire & promote individuals in protected classes, including those with disabilities throughout the organization.

People with Disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. Interested candidates may access our web site at http://www.libertyresources.org and click on the job opportunities link.  They may also e-mail resumes to [email protected], or by mail at 714 Market Street, Ste. 100, Philadelphia, PA 19106, or by confidential fax at 215-701-4973.

Supports Coordinator Job Description:
Incumbent will provide direct services to consumers with various disabilities; and ensure consumers receive the services they require to live, learn, work and socialize in their communities.  This includes the ability to identify, provide and maintain regular supports to assure continuity and quality of care while maintaining compliance with necessary regulations.  Regional travel (own vehicle or public transportation) of approximately 50% is required.  Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

• Experience must include coordinating several services at a time including providing socialization opportunities for individuals, the ability to teach individuals living skills as will as aid in therapeutic activities.
• Requirements also include exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.  They must be able to work professionally and confidentially with people on all levels of the organization as will as with consumers, families and attendants.  Excellent computer skills are also needed.
• Incumbent will be required to successfully complete resource management training within the first 90 days of hire.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree including or supplemented by at least 12 college-level credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or another behavioral science.
OR
A combination of proven experience and training which add up to 4 years of experience and education including at least 12 semester hours of college-level courses in sociology, social work, social welfare, psychology, gerontology or other social science.

EOE/M/F/D/V