FUNCTION:

The Weekend Coordinator, of Community Living, is responsible for supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Together with the person and their family, assist in charting a course that supports each Person in realizing their goals and dreams and achieving an everyday life that is important to them. This position coordinates activities, outings, and supports for each weekend.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to the development of Person-Centered plans. Understands and implements each Person’s Person-Centered Plan and current ISP that reflects the goals and outcomes chosen by the Person.
• Respect each Person’s right to make choices and exercise self-determination, resulting in life experiences and personal growth.
• Support each person’s health and safety, while also supporting their right to risk.
• Provide opportunities for each person to explore their interests in their community and build relationships.
• Understand the importance of family in each Person’s life. Build a positive relationship with family members.
• Develop positive working relationships with team members.
• Support each Person’s daily routine to include personal care, appointments, leisure activities, and transportation.
• Coordinate activities, outings, and support for each weekend. Plans with People in advance and communicate that plan with the Community Living Supervisor for approval.
• Complete the required documentation.
• Complete the Medication Administration training and annual practicums successfully. Complete Medication Administration documentation as trained.
• Participate in training and meetings as required.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ACHIEVA Now Pays for all Required Clearances!

Benefits: Bonuses & Opportunities

• Sign-on Bonus
• 403(b) Plan (All Employees) with employer contribution
• Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Up to a $500 bonus through Employee Referral Program
• Four free counseling sessions for you when life happens thru the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid training

Who Is Achieva?

We are the only agency in southwest Pennsylvania that provides lifelong support, from early intervention therapy to older adult protective services. Build a career in a rapidly growing company where our #1 priority is to make a difference in the lives of people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The equivalent of an Associates Degree in Human Services/Social Science. Able to complete one-person transfers. Effective communication, interpersonal and planning skills are required. Satisfactory Act 33 and 34 clearances and FBI as required. Valid license to drive in the State of Pennsylvania and properly insured vehicle.

ACHIEVA is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE) and an Employer Partner under the Ticket to Work Program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACHIEVA is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact hrsupport@achieva.info

Call our Recruitment Hotline for more information at 412-995-5000 Ext. JOB