Dda Support Coordinator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

• Responsible for overall support coordination, oversight and advocation of participants on their assigned caseload. Including visiting participant residences.
• Responsible for reviewing narratives and staff documentation for participants on their caseload to ensure documentation is happening timely and comprehensively. 
• Responsible for actively participating in Person-centered service plan(PCSP) meetings for participants on their caseload.
•  Responsible for updating participant IISP’s every four months.
• Responsible for writing and revising IISP goals for participants.
• Assists in writing Positive Behavior Support plans
• Provide direct support to individuals experiencing behavioral crises
• Implement and consistently follow Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), and other individualized support strategies as written. 
• Utilize positive behavior support techniques, proactive interventions, and de-escalation strategies to address behavioral challenges.
• Accurately document behavioral incidents, interventions, and outcomes, and communicate relevant information to supervisors, DSHS/DDA, and legal guardians as needed.
•  Assists in finding housing for participants in transition as necessary and incoordination with the Rep Payee or other team members.
• Responsible for communicating directly with the DSHS case manager regarding participant needs and issues as they develop.
• Responsible for coordination with Healthcare team to support optimal health for the participant.
• Responsible for facilitating team meetings with appropriate staff to ensure participant’s evolving needs are understood and met.
• Responsible for collaborating to ensure the department is operating within Washington State Codes (WAC) regulations that apply to the support that is provided by the program.
• Assists Program Director in Audit preparation as directed.
• Responsible for reviewing and following up on communication and documentation that are caseload specific. Reporting to leadership and outside resources when necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining the Medical and Service refusal forms regularly.
• Responsible for taking on-call shifts answering the 24 hour emergency phone in rotation with the other Supported Living leadership.
• Responsible for providing input in evaluations and monitoring of DSPs performance that work shifts with the participants on their caseload.
• Responsible for maintaining an updated Outlook calendar to support in collaboration with team members.
• Responsible for supervision of a team of Direct Support Professional staff.
• Responsible for accurately reviewing and approving staff hours submitted.
• Responsible for training and assisting with orientation of new staff.
• Responsible for working with staff to ensure PCSP support goals and hours are being met for participants on case load.
• Responsible for ensuring that the hours billed for the participant balance and are justifiable with the information available in the tracking systems available.
• Assist other SLP leadership team members as needed.
• Responsible for covering open shifts as needed.
• Supports the agency’s efforts to undo institutional racism, build cultural competence, and serve an increasingly diverse population.
• The above is not a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of this position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time as it deems necessary.

                         Qualifications 

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel as well as general knowledge of databases and information systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Adept at handling frequent interruptions.
• Excellent communication skills in person, phone, and in writing.
• One-two years of administrative/office-type experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Positive attitude and willingness to take on and learn new tasks.
• Takes initiative to problem-solve and bring concerns to supervisor as needed to foster an efficient, positive, and organized work environment.

• Ability to work flexible hours and days.
• Ability to work and respond safely in unpredictable or fast-changing environments.
• WA drivers’ license and verification of good driving record, insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.

The SLP Coordinator is a full-time hourly non-exempt position which pays $28-$31 per hour (depending on experience). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(K) and employee is benefits-eligible the first day of the month after the first 60 days of regular employment.