Designated Coordinator with 2500 Hiring Bonus
About The Position
The Designated Coordinator oversees program management for homes supporting individuals with disabilities. The role ensures that each individual receives guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building. The coordinator advocates for individuals’ health and wellness needs and helps them work toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills. The role also monitors the administration of prescribed medication and medical treatments and maintains individuals’ plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures. The position is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, with availability expected as needed for emergencies and program needs. The annual salary is $48,500, and the posting offers a $2,500 hiring bonus subject to eligibility conditions.
Requirements
- One of the following qualification pathways is required: a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field and one year of full-time direct-care work with people with disabilities or people age 65 and older; an associate’s degree in a Human Services-related field and two years of such experience; a diploma in a Human Services-related field from an accredited postsecondary institution and three years of such experience; or at least 50 hours of education and training related to Human Services and disabilities and four years of such experience under the supervision of a staff person meeting one of the first three pathways.
- A driver's license is required.
- CPR certification, First Aid when required, and medication-administration training are required but may be obtained after hire.
- Training in supervisory skills, team building, and leadership is required.
- Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) clearance is required.
- A satisfactory driving record, verified through a Motor Vehicle Check (MVR), is required.
- For management of an ICF/MR program, a bachelor's degree with QDDP designation is required.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, support, train, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals, teaching them to advocate for the individuals they support.
- Manage accounts payable, payroll records, petty cash and individual accounts, and budget monitoring.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with counties, families, stakeholders, and community organizations or groups.
- Maintain documentation and records, and participate in periodic meetings and trainings.
- Ensure individuals receive guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building.
- Advocate for individuals’ health and wellness needs and support their outcomes and independence in essential life skills.
- Monitor and ensure administration of medications and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor and maintain individuals’ plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures.
Benefits
- A $2,500 hiring bonus is offered to eligible employees. Eligibility requires working at least 40% FTE, remaining up to date on all trainings, maintaining employment in good standing, and working all scheduled shifts.
- The employer describes its workplace as supportive, positive, and fun.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
