Description

Community Living Options Coordinator
Location: Pittsfield, MA, 01201
Hours: Full Time

Could you be someone who helps people live more independently and successfully in their communities?

Join our Community Living Options team and you'll have the opportunity to work directly with people with disabilities as they plan for and transition to community living. You will work with participants and their transition teams to develop Transitional Assistance plans, assist with housing referrals and applications, coordinate approved purchases, and help prepare the person's home prior to discharge. You will also provide direct support and transportation as needed to help people successfully live and participate in their communities. 

You will work under the supervision and support of the Assistant Director of Community Living Options and work collaboratively with other UCP staff, state agencies, housing providers, community organizations, and other service providers. This position includes a mix of time working directly with participants in the community and administrative work such as completing plans, case notes, housing documentation, provider logs, billing, and other required records. 

Requirements

Requirements:

We are looking for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working independently, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience navigating housing applications, including subsidized and low-income housing, is preferred. Knowledge of local community resources and community-based services is also helpful. 

Travel within the community is an important part of this position, so a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license, and proof of insurance are a must and participation on-call telephone rotation.

The safety of the people we support is paramount, and we require CPR/First Aid certification (we will train), TB Screening, and satisfactory CORI, SORI, DPPC, and National Fingerprint background checks. 

You must be good with electronic documentation, manage time well, be very organized, communicate effectively with participants, colleagues, community providers, and state agencies, and be able to follow through on activities and deadlines.

Community Living Options Coordinator Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance after one month of employment
Earn two weeks vacation in first year of employment, three week rate after first year
Three personal days per year
Earn up to seven sick days per year
403(b) retirement program with agency match after one year
Mileage reimbursement
Tuition remission program 
Employee referral program and more! 

About UCP

As part of the UCP affiliate network, UCP of Western Massachusetts offers a variety of community programs and services for persons with disabilities and other similar service needs, including Assistive Technology, Early Intervention, Individual and Family Support, and Adult Family Care. UCP has offices in western Massachusetts and is COA accredited. UCP of Western MA is guided by a set of core principles - Respect, Integrity, Communication, and Empathy. Our team is dedicated to providing a "Life Without Limits" for people with differing abilities, and we are seeking a motivated and talented individual who shares our commitment to these principles to join us in our mission. Learn more at http://ucpwma.org.