Designated Coordinator with 2500 Hiring Bonus
About The Position
The Designated Coordinator oversees program management for homes supporting individuals with disabilities. The role provides guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building, while advocating for individuals’ health and wellness needs and progress toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams. The coordinator promotes independence in essential life skills; monitors medication and medical treatments as prescribed; and maintains individuals’ plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures. The position supervises, supports, trains, and evaluates Direct Support Professionals; manages accounts payable, payroll records, petty cash and individual accounts, and budget monitoring; and builds positive working relationships with counties, families, stakeholders, and community organizations. It also involves documentation, record keeping, and participation in periodic meetings and trainings. Hours are primarily Monday through Friday, with availability expected as needed for emergencies and program needs. The position pays an annual salary of $48,500 and offers a $2,500 hiring bonus, subject to eligibility requirements.
Requirements
- One of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor’s degree in a Human Services-related field and one year of full-time direct-care experience serving 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 plus four years of such experience under the supervision of a staff person who meets the qualifications in the first three pathways.
- Driver’s license.
- Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) clearance.
- Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record.
- When managing an ICF/MR program, a bachelor’s degree with QDDP designation is required.
- To qualify for the hiring bonus: work at least 40% FTE, remain up to date on all trainings, maintain employment in good standing, and work all scheduled shifts.
Responsibilities
- Oversee program management for homes supporting individuals with disabilities.
- Provide individuals with guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building.
- Advocate for individuals’ health and wellness needs and support them in accomplishing their outcomes, hopes, and dreams.
- Promote individuals’ independence in performing essential life skills.
- Monitor and ensure administration of medications and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor and maintain each individual’s plan and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures.
- Supervise, support, train, and evaluate Direct Support Professionals, helping them 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.
Benefits
- $2,500 hiring bonus for eligible employees.
- Alive Workplace described as supportive, positive, and fun.
- Careers described as challenging, energizing, and rewarding.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
