Community Coordinator

About ABLE, Inc.

ABLE, Inc., standing for, "A Brighter Living Experience," has been providing residential care to people with developmental disabilities within Houston County for over 40 years. First named Houston County Group Homes, the 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation began as a grass roots effort by concerned parents who sought an alternative to sending their loved ones with disabilities to state institutions or keeping them out of the public eye. ABLE focuses on enhancing the lives of the people it supports by promoting their uniqueness and building their self esteem and independence in a safe and comfortable environment. At ABLE, employees are united in the belief that people with disabilities are best served by those who value them as individuals, fellow community members and friends.

Able, Inc., offers a full benefit package, casual work environment and flexible hours!

Job Summary

This role exists to ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our people supported. This is achieved through the development, assessment and evaluation of support plans for the people we serve as well as through the hiring, training and supervision of direct care staff.

Qualifications & Skills

Required :

• Two years' experience in the Human Services field
• Experience working with the protection and advocacy of vulnerable populations
• Passion for and dedication to ABLE Inc.'s mission
• Experience supervising, training, evaluating, and supporting staff
• Ability to analyze behavior and implement active treatment programs
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office and related programs
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Complete integrity, honesty, and confidentiality

Role Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Continuing Education & Community Involvement

Personal Characteristics

Direct Reports

Travel : Minimal

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that need to be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this role successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to sit; walk throughout the building and talk and hear. Ability to walk two or three flights of stairs. The individual frequently is required to stand; and use hand to finger, handle or feel. The individual is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The individual must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and may need to assist in lifting a resident / individual in the case of an emergency. Specific correctable vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision. Depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment. Generally, a busy office area subject to frequent interruptions. The noise level is usually quiet to moderate.

Pre-Hire

Background Check, Reference Check, Clearance as an Agency driver

Disclaimer Clause

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of the role. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. ABLE, Inc. reserves the right to change role responsibilities, duties and hours as needed.

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