Community Living Options Coordinator

Community Living Options Coordinator Job Type: Full-time Schedule: Mon-Fri Location: Must live in or near central Berkshire County 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.

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. Coordinator Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance after one month of employment Generous time off policy 403(b) retirement program with agency match after one year Mileage reimbursement Tuition remission program May quality for student loan reimbursement Employee referral program and more!

About Us

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 throughout 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.