Direct Support Coordinator

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Welcome to Taft College! We are pleased you have chosen Taft College as an institution to pursue your career goals.

Taft College prides itself as a small, comprehensive institution with a wide range of educational programs and support services to students. We offer approximately 50 degrees and 50 certificates in transfer education and career-technical education programs. Our enrollment of nearly 12,000 students at our campus in Taft, through our partnership with Westec in Shafter, CA, and through our Distance Learning Program, have access to innovative, caring faculty members and the support programs needed to promote student success.

Taft College is ready to help you achieve your career goals and realize your dreams! We are committed to your success and welcome you to Taft College.

Part-time 28 hours per week, 11 months per year

Priority Final date to receive applications:
August 6 , 2026 Position will remain open until filled.

DISCLAIMER This program is categorically funded and continued employment is contingent on adequate availability of funds.

Under general supervision, the primary function of the Direct Support Coordinator is to assist the TIL program management with implementation of the functional aspect of the Transition to Independent Living (TIL) program. Employees in this class provide supplemental educational and life skills assistance to students under the direction of an instructor; may assist instruction in classroom setup and maintenance of facilities, supplies and recordkeeping;

accompany students on community excursions, to medical appointments, job sites, leisure activities and other off campus locations to help students become integrated into society.

The following duties are typical of those performed by employees in this class, however, employees may perform other related duties not listed and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each employee.

• Assist in the implementation and development of the functional component of the Transition to Independent Living Program.
• Complete initial assessment and periodic evaluation (grades) of students.
• Serve as a resource for students; referring to appropriate campus resources. (Counselor, DSPS, etc)
• Support students in community and campus membership. May include: serving as health and wellness coach (workout buddy, mobility training, etc…), serving as a social coach (attending social activities with students)
• Support students in academically (assist with time management, accessing tutoring services, etc)
• May include assistance and support with any outside class work; support students in completing assignments.
• Assist and trains students in the maintenance and care of equipment and facilities.
• Assist students in developing self-advocacy skills: communication with peers, instructors, managers, etc.
• Assist students in acquiring personal finance skills (budgeting, banking, check writing, paying bills.)
• Responsible for the safety and welfare of students assigned to the program.
• Use electronic records management software to maintain accurate student records including attendance.
• Assists students with taking medications on schedule and in appropriate dosages.
• Assist students in scheduling regular healthcare appointments.
• When needed, accompany students to medical/dental appointments.
• Report emergencies, following established procedures.
• Review and maintain medical assistance records
• Document and report special incidents to appropriate agencies and staff.
• Administer First Aid and CPR, if necessary.
• Report abuse/harassment to appropriate agencies/staff.
• Complete appropriate help desk tickets as needed for minor repairs and maintenance of office equipment or facilities.
• Report emergencies following established processes and procedures.
• Transport students, as assigned, following established procedures and ensuring student safety is paramount.
• Facilitate student activities on weekends/evenings and/or Taft College vacation days, as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned