Community Habilitation Coordinator

 The Community Habilitation Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting individuals receiving Community  Habilitation services. This position provides oversight, guidance, and person-centered planning for individuals  on an assigned caseload while supporting and supervising direct support professionals. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Program Support

o Promote the safety, well-being, and independence of individuals receiving services.

o Deliver direct support services that align with the individuals needs and ability, as needed to 

ensure continuity of care

o Develop, implement, and document Staff Action Plans (SAPs) aligned with Life Plan outcomes

using a person-centered approach

o Maintain regular contact with individuals supported to ensure satisfaction with services

• Program Leadership

o Offer coaching, feedback, and performance support to enhance staff growth and efficiency of 

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

o Complete as needed disciplinary follow up in collaboration with agency expectations and 

processes.

o Complete 90-day and annual performance support for DSPs

o Provide daily support and guidance to DSPs in home and community settings

o Engage in hiring, onboarding, and training tasks to obtain and maintain quality DSPs

o Provide required and as needed training to DSPs so they can successfully fulfill their job 

responsibilities

o Serve as a positive role model in all interactions

o Communicate expectations clearly and foster a supportive, collaborative team environment

• Community and Teamwork

o Facilitate positive communication with other departments and accept assignments in other 

areas as requested by supervisor

o Work collaboratively with participants, families, program staff, co-workers, and supervisors

o Conduct self in a professional manner

o Serve as a member of the Leadership Team

o Attend staff meetings and other meetings as directed by supervisor

o Participate in Agency-wide events, advocacy, and/or, community education

• Follows Agency Standards and Procedures

o Provide person-centered, quality, services

o Demonstrate effective time management skills 

o Observe confidentiality and safeguards regarding all participant related information

o Maintain compliance with applicable program rules and regulations

o Contribute to department and Agency quality improvement initiatives 

o Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as 

with company policies 

o Review daily, weekly, and monthly documentation to ensure quality and compliance

o Complete scheduled and as needed reviews and audits to ensure quality and compliance.

o Maintain a comprehensive health record for each individual assigned and notify supervisor of 

any concerns

o Report any incidents or documentation concerns to supervisor/supporting department