Location: American Canyon,CA, USA
Community Resource Coordinator (CRC)
Job Description
TITLE: Community Resource Coordinator (CRC)Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.STATUS: Full-Time RegularCLASSIFICATION: Non-ExemptOFFICE HOURS: Monday-Friday; 9am-5:30pm - occasional weekends/overtimePOSITIONS SUPERVISED: NoneREPORTS TO: Program Director; Program Supervisor; Quality Assurance Coordinator (QAC), Community Support Facilitation (CSF)
Description:
The Community Resource Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the admissions process by successfully completing assessments and carrying out the job duties below as well as being an effective resource to the clients and/or their conservators to ensure a smooth and organized admissions process. The Community Resource Coordinator must possess the ability to organize and consolidate information, maintain records, prepare reports, and formulate quarterly, semi-annual, and annual reports.
Qualifications:
Education:Associate's Degree with an emphasis in Psychology, Child Development, Communication Disorders, Education or related fieldExperience:2+ years of experience implementing resource coordinating services for individuals with special needs1+ years of experience working with severely challenging behaviors and implementation of related intervention strategies
Physical Requirements:
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to talk and hear; regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, and reach within arm's length; lift and move objects weighing up to 40 pounds; possess visual acuity; and possibly drive during their assigned work shift.Preferred Knowledge:Knowledge of the service system for adults with developmental disabilities in the State of California.An understanding and commitment to the philosophy of normalization, inclusion, positive programming, and consumer-driven services.
Minimum Requirements:• Must be at least 18 years of age.• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including computer skills.• Interest and willingness to work with consumers to meet their needs and choice.• Ability and willingness to be flexible.• Willingness to work in an environment with consumers who may be physically, verbally, or otherwise aggressive/abusive toward staff and/or others.• Valid California Driver License, adequate transportation including valid automobile insurance and current registration, a clean DMV record.• Upon offer of employment, complete a statement of prior criminal conviction, obtain a California Criminal Clearance (Live-Scan Fingerprinting) or a Criminal Record Exemption.• Upon employment, obtain and maintain required training (including but not limited to First Aid, CPR, and Crisis Intervention Prevention);• A high level of energy and a passion for working with a diverse population of adults.• Willingness to update any and all personnel certifications, clearances, and reports as required by agency policy or licensing/Regional Center Requirements.• Negative TB Results are required. Good physical health is to be verified by a health screening and a test for tuberculosis, performed by or under the supervision of a physician not more than one year prior or 30 days after employment.• Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screen with Negative Results.
Duties and Responsibilities: