Designated Coordinator
About The Position
The Designated Coordinator oversees program management for homes supporting individuals with disabilities. The role ensures individuals receive guidance, encouragement, support, comfort, security, and safety through relationship building. The coordinator advocates for individuals' health and wellness and supports them in achieving their outcomes, hopes, and dreams by promoting independence in essential life skills. The coordinator monitors medication and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians and maintains individuals' plans and financial records in accordance with regulations and program policies and procedures. The position includes two direct support shifts each week, Monday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Although hours are primarily Monday through Friday, availability is expected as needed for emergencies and program needs.
Requirements
- Meet 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 and four years of such experience under the supervision of a staff person meeting the first three pathways.
- Driver's license required.
- CPR certificate, First Aid when required, and medication administration training are required, but may be obtained after hire.
- Training in supervisory skills, team building, and leadership.
- Bureau of Criminal Affairs (BCA) clearance required.
- Motor Vehicle Check (MVR) with a satisfactory driving record required.
- When managing an ICF/MR program, a bachelor's degree with QDDP designation is required.
Responsibilities
- 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 and groups.
- Maintain documentation, perform record keeping, and participate in periodic meetings and trainings.
- Ensure individuals receive support, safety, and encouragement through relationship building and promote independence in essential life skills.
- Advocate for individuals' health and wellness needs and progress toward their outcomes, hopes, and dreams.
- Monitor and ensure administration of medications and medical treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Monitor and maintain individuals' plans and financial records according to regulations and program policies and procedures.
Benefits
- Alive Workplace described as supportive, positive, and fun.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
