Community Living Coordinator

Pay or Shift Range

$20 USD to $22 USD

Yes

Join the dedicated team at Home of Guiding Hands as a Community Living Coordinator and help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities unlock their full potential and live more independently.

• Client Intake & Referral Coordination: Coordinate and manage all new client referrals for Community Living and Tailored Day services.
• Schedule, plan, and conduct intake meetings and home/community visits with prospective clients and families.
• Collaborate with Regional Centers, families, and interdisciplinary teams to facilitate timely service initiation.
• Ensure all intake documentation, assessments, and onboarding requirements are completed accurately and efficiently.
• Case Management Administrative Support:
  • Assist with staff training coordination, onboarding documentation, and compliance tracking.
  • Support billing and payroll processes to ensure accuracy and timely submission.
  • Assist with maintaining employee records, training certifications, and required documentation.
  • Help monitor program compliance related to case management operations and documentation standards.
  • Collaborate with leadership to improve workflow efficiency and operational consistency across Community Living services.
• Goal-Oriented Support: Schedule, plan, and conduct visits with assigned clients to carry out their personalized goals (Individual Service Plan - ISP).
• Life Skills Training: Provide one-on-one training in essential life skills, including:
• Paying bills and budgeting
• Grocery shopping, cooking, and meal preparation
• Accessing medical and dental services
• Laundry and household management
• Building healthy relationships and ensuring personal safety
• Client Advocacy & Planning:
• Collaborate with clients to develop their goals.
• Prepare and update ISP reports on a semi-annual basis.
• Schedule and attend ISP meetings, serving as a strong advocate for your client's needs and wishes.
• Team Communication: Maintain ongoing communication with the interdisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and effective program services.
• Documentation: Keep required client and program documentation up-to-date and accurate.
• Community Travel: Travel throughout San Diego or Imperial County to meet with clients in their family homes and other community locations.

• Experience (A Plus!):
  While not required, experience working with people with special needs (personal, volunteer, or paid) is a plus. Experience navigating community resources like Social Security, Section 8, and Medi-Cal is also a bonus.
• Education:
  
  Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Eligibility:
  Must be at least 18 years old at the time of hire and be able to receive a criminal record clearance from the DOJ.
• Transportation:
  Must have a valid California Driver’s license, a clean driving record, and at least 2 years of licensed driving experience. You will need a safe and reliable vehicle to transport clients and must maintain current, adequate auto insurance.
• Certifications:
  
  Must have CPR/First Aid certification. If you don't have it, we'll provide the training for you.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak English proficiently.
• Tech Savvy:
  Must be comfortable accessing websites and apps, logging into web-based platforms, and using email and text messaging to send and receive information.
• Core Abilities:
• Relationship Building:
  Ability to form positive, supportive, and professional working relationships.
• Individualized Support:
  Capable of meeting clients' needs in a personalized way.
• Independence: A self-starter who can complete assignments without constant supervision.
• Judgment:
  Possesses good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Reliability:
  Highly reliable and follows through on commitments.
• Time Management:
  Able to effectively organize your time and prioritize your schedule.

The work environment for this position involves working with a variety of people in their homes and in the community. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly…