In-Home Support Service Coordinator
Company: Community Bridges
Location: Concord
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description COMMUNITY BRIDGES IS GROWING AND
WE WANT YOU TO JOIN OUR TEAM! $1,000 Sign-On Bonus Community
Bridges is looking for 1 full-time In-Home Support Service
Coordinator ! We are a non-profit agency founded in 1982 with a
mission to advance the integration, growth, and interdependence of
people with developmental disabilities within their own
communities. Building on the strengths of over 1,100 individuals in
the greater Capital Area and their families, we work to identify
barriers of access to find creative solutions to develop meaningful
community engagement. The In Home Supports Service Coordinator
assists individuals and families through education and support to
develop and achieve their personal goals/vision. In collaboration
with family/ individual the Service Coordinator will advocate for
the resources needed on behalf of families/individuals. The role of
the Service Coordinator is to link families to education and
training opportunities and to develop short and long-term person
centered futures planning to accomplish goals, and initiate actions
to make those goals a reality. The Service Coordinator will co-
supervises the employee(s) in each program. The In-Home Support
Service Coordinator provides oversight and guidance on
hiring/termination, development training, work performance, and
yearly review process. Qualifications: Education: Experience:
Education: Associate's Degree or equivalent experience in a similar
role preferred. Experience: At least 2 years' experience working
with people who have a disability involving at least 1-year
supervisory experience of personnel and administrative duties
preferred. Compensation and Benefits There is a $1000 sign-on bonus
for this position - $500 will be paid at the time of hire and $500
will be paid after 6 months in the role. *Please note, sign-on
bonuses are for new hires only. Re-hires and transfers are not
eligible at this time. Paid Time Off: For a full-time employee
working 40 hours a week, 22 days of Paid Time Off is received per
year! PTO days will increase over the years based on longevity and
there is no waiting period to start using your PTO! Insurance:
Medical, Dental, Vision, 403b with 1% company match, Excellent Paid
Time Off, Life Insurance, Employer-paid Short Term Disability, and
Employer paid Life Insurance. Mileage Reimbursement: Employees are
reimbursed for approved mileage driven on the clock. Paid Training:
As an employee, you are paid your usual rate of pay while attending
training! Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Provide direct
support to families including but not limited to: home visits, and
occasional transportation; information and referral assistance in
accessing and/or applying for benefits; attending and participating
in IEP and other school meetings; information and referral to
community resources, direct supports (i.e., crisis intervention,
advocacy and mediation), information and advocacy with community
resources as requested by the family. Identifying natural supports,
current unmet needs, and future plans. Provides follow-up contacts
as needed and requested by family. Maintains up-to-date, accurate
information and knowledge of community resources, information, and
referral. Facilitate ISA development including coordinating the
meeting, determining responsibilities for providing services,
assuring that goals are related to individuals desired future, and
ensuring completion of necessary evaluations/assessments on behalf
of the individual. Facilitate communication between service
providers, individual, family, and Community Bridges, on-going
review, monitoring, and evaluation of formal service provision,
facilitation of service re-design as needed and requested. Ensures
compliance with applicable state regulations. Creates amendments,
budget changes, contingency plans, provider schedules, Prior
Authorization packets etc. as identified by internal staff and the
Family Representative. Co-manages and develops program design,
staff, budget and expenses with identified Family Representative.
Documents monthly check-ins with individual/family and employees
assigned to each account. Documentation will be kept up to date
each month in database provided by agency for such record keeping.
All documents that need to be entered into paperless system will be
sent to file room each month for upkeep of current filing and
program information. Assists in the on-going training and
re-training of new staff, which may include the role of mentor.
Track/assist with and ensure that 90 day and annual review process
with family representative is completed on time and in the employee
personnel file. Arrange, as requested and necessary, ancillary
services including the necessary documentation to obtain
appropriate program funding and providing supporting documentation.
Assists individuals and families to identify future support needs
including maintaining waiting list profiles and waiting list
contacts, clearly listing services needed but not currently
available and listing services to be provided without reference to
program models. Provides review and documentation for all monthly
expense reports and sends notes to family representative monthly.
Attends trainings and seminars as required. Performs other general
administrative duties including the record keeping of individual
files to include written progress notes and updating MIS database
information. Represent the agency in a professional manner at all
times. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills: Ability to communicate thoughts and ideas clearly
and effectively in both verbal and written formats. Ability to
access community resources. Ability to advocate for, provide
support and assistance to families and individuals and advocate for
their rights. Ability to represent Community Bridges' services to
the public and maintain a positive image to the community at large.
Acquire knowledge of Community Bridges mission, policies and
procedures. Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and
carry out team decisions. Ability to acquire computer competencies.
Must be able to physically conduct home visits. Must possess group
process skills and the ability to facilitate large groups. Working
knowledge of behavioral strategies. Working knowledge of supports
and services for individuals who may possess psychiatric disorders
and acquired brain disorder and their impact. Be familiar with the
functions and regulations of ancillary support systems Work
Environment and Physical Demands: Work Environment - Work
environment is occasionally hectic with occasional periods of high
stress. Occasional short deadlines and coverage require flexibility
in schedule. Must possess and maintain a valid NH license and safe
driver's record in accordance with Community Bridges standards with
adequate liability insurance. Travel required within the state
frequently, with occasional out of state travel. Must have access
to personal vehicle during all scheduled work hours and uphold an
acceptable driving record. May be required to transport individuals
and families receiving services on occasion. Physical Demands -
Must be physically able to lift individuals at a minimum of 50
pounds and to provide transfers as necessary. Walking and standing
are required frequently with occasional stair climbing. Must be
able to push wheelchairs and operate wheelchair lifts/Hoyer and
barrier free lifts. Emergency behavioral intervention in accordance
with approved restraint techniques and individual behavioral plans
may be required
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