Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a difference in people's lives? Community Connections Coordinators at TNC Community get to engage in fun community activities while working one-on-one with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them become more independent.


TNC Community is a collaborative team that champions equity and inclusion for people with disabilities, inspiring lives of dignity, belonging, and joy. Our valued employees are essential to fulfilling this mission through loving care and excellent service.


Winner of the Nonprofit Connect 2022 Excellence in Impact Award and city of Independence Nonprofit Business of the Year, TNC is a growing nonprofit with an outstanding reputation. If you have compassion for adults with IDD and want to use your skills to help them live their best lives, join our award-winning team!

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Day Hab Community Connections Coordinator is part of TNC's Community Connections Team which ensures all daily activities are planned/carried out to support the safety, health, and personal interests of the individuals in TNC Community's care. If you want to make a meaningful difference for people with special needs, serving as a DCCC is a great opportunity to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities get involved in their community, try new things, and live fulfilling lives. DCCCs will: provide day habilitation services to adults with developmental disabilities including classroom activities in exercise and fitness, crafts, leisure and daily living skills. Includes feeding and personal hygiene assistance. There will also be opportunities to assist with community off-site activities. DCCCs advocate for the removal of architectural, environmental, attitudinal, financial, employment, communication, transportation, community integration, and other barriers for individuals receiving services through TNC Community. DCCCs are mandatory reporters of all suspected/alleged abuse and neglect in accordance with TNC policies.

III. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Identify activities for each individual that align with the interests and goals outlined in their current Individualized Support Plan, including but not limited to: classes and hobbies, as well as opportunities to try new things, and learn/develop skills. Emphasize selecting activities that broaden the individual's social network through participation with people.


Encourage each individual's enthusiasm/interest to participate in activities and facilitate their interpersonal connections with others.


Acquire consent, ensure accessibility, register, schedule, and facilitate/support/remain actively involved throughout individuals' participation in enrichment activities. Most TNC individuals require side-by-side, hands-on support throughout activities due to mobility, communication, and/or medical needs.


Assist with the grooming needs of the individual's including but not limited to: tooth brushing, hand washing, feeding/lunchtime clean up, etc.; always promoting the independence of the individual.

Participate with and assist individuals in reaching their ISP goals by assisting in assigned classroom or on outings or rotating with an assigned individual/student throughout the day as needed and requested.

Work with your leadership to determine staffing requirements to support individuals in their activities to maintain appropriate staff-to-individual ratios.


Maintain and post activity calendars with accurate dates, times, and activity descriptions for individual and staff member reference.


Facilitate the program schedule/routine.


Follow and implement supervisory directions.


Use appropriate behavior management techniques; assist and cooperate in implementing Individual Support Plan (ISP).


Document each individual's activities for reports (including case notes and weekly or monthly summaries, records of time, specific activities, and transportation) and promotion/marketing through written descriptions, photos, highlight details, and quotes. Submit receipts for spending from individuals' funds and organizational funds.


Work with Development Director, Marketing Manager and Community Connections Specialist to share stories through TNC Community social media, website, and other communications with attention to maintaining individuals' rights to privacy and dignity.


Understand and implement behavior modification principles that reinforce desirable behaviors. Never use punishment or abusive language or behavior.


Serve as a positive role model who encourages individual independence and awareness.


Submit medical information/records, when required, into electronic documentation system (Therap). Update notes in Therap daily.


Communicate regularly with Community Connections Program Manager, Chief Operating Officer and Development Director regarding individuals'/guardians' satisfaction with activities.


Request and maintain equipment/supplies needed for individuals and Day Habilitation Program.


Maintain individual and program confidentiality and uphold individuals' rights. Do not discuss identifiable individual information about supported individuals or agency personnel in the presence of others.

IV. HEALTH AND SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide TNC transportation for individuals to and from scheduled activities.


DCCC will be familiar with the individuals' medical/medication/insurance information and ensure medications are administered as prescribed when on outings with individuals.


Report identified health issues to Director of Health Services (DHS) and Community RN. Monitor health issues as identified and/or directed by DHS/Community RN. Document


status of health issues by entering a T-Log in Therap after each contact. (For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1 FIRST)

V. PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

DCCC work schedule is Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm.


Respond to activity-related issues at assigned sites.


Provide on-call support for activities as needed for entire agency.


No supervisory responsibilities.

VI. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Complete mileage/transportation logs and submit them to the Chief Financial Officer by the last day of the month.


Submit receipts for gas and other purchase(s) to the Chief Financial Officer by the last day of the month in which the purchases are made*.



Reasonable/customary/approved DCCC activity expenses are reimbursed after submission of appropriate receipts.


Submit activity-related bills/invoices in a timely manner to the Chief Financial Officer for processing.

VII. FACILITY/TRANSPORTATION RESPONSIBILITY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assigned DCCC vans are to be used first, with other transportation as required. New activities must be posted as soon as possible to allow time for transportation planning.


Maintain TNC Community vehicles in a neat, organized, clean, and safe manner. Leave vehicles with a minimum of tank of fuel after each use.


Report identified service needs on vehicles by completing service repair form immediately after use.

VIII. OTHER RESPONSIBILTIES:

Attending regularly scheduled Community Connections Team meetings, all-staff meetings, and in-service training/education.


Complete/file forms, paperwork, and reports according to guidelines in a timely manner.


Assist in maintaining an orderly, safe, and hygienic environment for individuals and yourself.


Other related duties as assigned.

IX. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age


High School Diploma or GED required


Minimum 2 years of experience in social services

X. PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree or higher, or equivalent experience


CNA or CMT Certification


Experience working with IDD individuals in a professional context


Experience planning/facilitating community activities

XI. COMMUNICATIONS:

The position requires proficiency in English, sufficient written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills to effectively engage with individuals, staff, volunteers, community members, and administration.

XII. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to clear background checks and drug/alcohol screenings as required.


Current CPR/First Aid certification

Maintain current Abuse/Neglect Training


Completion of Gentle Teaching or Equivalent


Must participate in all mandatory trainings and re-certifications as required.


Ability to drive motorized vehicles


Valid class E Missouri driver's license or equivalent


Must have own transportation and proof of insurance (may not be required)


Ability to lift 75 pounds (weight may vary)


Flexible schedule


Familiar with and able to use a computer


Other duties as assigned

XIII. PHYSICAL EXPECTATIONS:

These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Day Hab Community Connections Coordinator position. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform described essential functions of the Day Hab Community Connections Coordinator position unless doing so imposes undue hardship on organizational operations. While performing the responsibilities of the Day Hab Community Connections Coordinator, the employee is required to talk and listen. Employees are often required to sit and use his/her hands and fingers, to handle or feel, drive, type and file. Employees are often required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. He/she lifts and moves items and/or persons up to 75 pounds and greater weights using a lift devise or two-person lift/transfer. Vision abilities required by this position include close vision.