Duet, Shared Living Specialist

Duet Nebraska•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shared Living Specialist oversees all facets of the Shared Living Program to ensure the delivery of quality community-based services to their assigned team. Duet is the first community-based service provider in Nebraska, formed in 1968, with a mission to offer a range of services to support, nurture, and guide adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities toward lives of independence. The company prides itself on providing unparalleled commitment to making a difference in the lives of the people they support.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license
Pass a driving record check
May, depending on Agency needs, be required to have available an automobile with required state insurance coverage for purposes of transporting persons in service.
Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite and all Agency required systems.

Nice To Haves

1-year management experience in community-based services preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit potential new Shared Living Providers (SLP) and retain current SLPs, assuring that each meets the requirements of Duet and the State of Nebraska
Utilize Duet’s system to match potential SLPs with people requesting the shared living service
Ensure all required documentation is complete, including but not limited to: SLP Contract, I-9, Background Check
Complete initial home visit to evaluate if the candidate’s home meets the requirements set forth by Duet and the State.
Supervision of Shared Living coordinator teams.
Check employee’s time in Workday for accuracy.
Submit when due to payroll.
Obtain approval to provide discipline, draft performance documentation and deliver to employees.
Create employee requisitions.
Interview, hire, and train employees.
Assist with building and fostering a culture that: Encourages others to think outside the box while meeting new challenges. Tempers high expectations for job performance with kindness. Holds people accountable with respect. Allows for transparent communication.
Provides oversight on all Representative Payee accounts and associated accounts
Check True link cards to determine if any transactions occurred.
Check all debit card transactions and make sure they are documented in Therap.
Make sure all receipts are accounted for and in Therap.
Ensure all cash on hand is being documented as per Duet procedure
Complete all required documentation thoroughly and accurately within established timelines.
Check and respond to SCOMM’s
Complete GER for all reportable incidents.
Contact Service Coordination for all required tasks such as GER, investigations, etc.
Approve or initiate maintenance and vehicle requests.
Check emails and Workday tasks daily.
Check and submit employee mileage, strategizing efficient use of area vehicles.
Works as part of a team to foster creativity throughout areas for growth, business development, and person-centered planning.
Assure that Agency policies and procedures are being followed.
Be visible to employees and all those receiving services, directly and indirectly. This visibility extends throughout all Area physical locations and all services provided.
Establish and maintain consistent lines of communication with all stakeholders.
Review and acknowledge T-logs
Check and respond to emails, SCOMMs, and voicemails within 24 hours.
Attend meetings as needed
Meet with SLP Coordinator teams on a regular basis
Promote a proactive approach when facing change.
Be directly involved with and promote inter-area collaboration in the planning, implementation, and maintenance of projects that meet and exceed HCBS rulings.
Actively participate in meeting goals set forth in the Agency’s Strategic plan.
Willing to be flexible with schedule and put in the necessary time to ensure superior service delivery.
Able to work independently and in a self-directed manner.
Other duties as assigned.