Residency Coordinator

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

The In-Home Support Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the fulfillment of Company goals related to programming and compliance and serving as House Manager for homes under their purview. The In-Home Support Coordinator coordinates activities for the Supported Living program and serves as a liaison between the Company and service-involved individuals. This position supervises employees carrying out the daily functions for Divisions within the Company that provide care inside a home or the home of the individual(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Implementing and following the policies and procedures of the Company.

· Applying first aid, CPR and or Tova, when necessary.

· Developing, reviewing, and signing Individuals Support Plans.

· Conducting yearly admissions and discharge meetings as needed.

· Processing referrals and billable hours, when applicable.

· Monitoring progress quarterly.

· Maintaining and securing all files and records.

· Supervising Direct Support Staff; coordinates work schedules.

· Preparing and submitting reports on behalf of the Company.

JOB TITLE: Residential Support Coordinator/In-Home Support Coordinator

LOCATION: In-Home Support Services (3 residential locations)

REPORTS TO: Program Director/Chief

Operating Officer/Executive Director PAY GRADE: 03

PAY TYPE: Salaried

· Responding to inquiries from Case Managers, family members, and other involved individuals.

· Administering medication, when necessary.

· Performs other related work, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Minimum knowledge of: Characteristics and concepts of developmental disabilities, mental health, health disorders and related physical conditions and treatment approaches.

Knowledge of simple medical care, first‐aid, behavior management.

Knowledge of developing Individual support plans.

Conducting initial and comprehensive assessments

Minimum Skills and abilities:

· Ability to enter service authorizations in WAMS.

· Ability to operate a computer system.

· Ability to communicate professionally to staff, individuals, support coordinators and authorized agents.

· Ability to ensuring the fundamental rights of each adult are protected.

· Develop initial assessments and Comprehensive assessments.

· Develop Support Activities for Individuals support Supervising and monitoring individuals and their engagement in meaningful activities that address ISP outcomes.

· Residential Coordinator demonstrates a working knowledge of the policies and procedures that are applicable to the position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· The In-Home Support Coordinator must hold at least a bachelor's degree in a human services field such as sociology, social work, special education, rehabilitation counseling, nursing, or psychology. Experience may be substituted for education.

· Must meet the minimum qualifications of the In-Home Support Coordinator position as determined by the job description.

· Employees and Contractors shall comply as required with the regulations of the Department of Health Professions.

· Smiles Like Yours, LLC has designed, implemented, and documented the process used to verify professional credentials graduate transcripts and professional licenses will be requested to verify credentials.

· Phone calls to pass employers to verify experience will be called for employment verification.

· Residential Coordinator must have at least one year of experience working with Individuals with developmental disabilities to also include development of assessments and ISP’S.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be on-time to work, reliable, and dependable.

· Must be flexible and able to fill in when needed and on short notice.

· Must possess intermediate computer skills and be able to effectively use Microsoft applications.

· Preferred candidates are those who are TOVA, CPR, and medication administration certified.

· Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License in good standing.

· Must undergo and successfully pass a background check.

PYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

· Must be able to effectively and safely lift and transport individuals via wheelchair and able to lift, squat, bend, stoop, and crouch.

· May interact with the public, other Company employees, individual/clients’ families, and caseworkers/managers.