Habilitation Coordinator

Upstate Cerebral Palsy • City of Utica, NY

2d

About The Position

The Habilitation Coordinator develops, coordinates, and oversees individualized programs for residents in Upstate Caring Partners Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) programs. The coordinator serves as treatment team leader, organizing and coordinating interdisciplinary team meetings, monitoring services, ensuring compliance, and liaising with care coordination care managers.

The role includes developing and monitoring Person-Centered Program Plans, training staff on service plans and documentation, observing service delivery, conducting quality assurance reviews, and maintaining current participant charts that meet regulatory requirements. Travel is required, including visits during evenings and weekends when residents are at home.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, or another related Human Services field.
• At least one year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Must be a Qualified Individual Disability Professional (QIDP).
• Travel is required.
• Must have a valid New York State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as treatment team leader and coordinate services and supports with members of the treatment team, including Nursing, Behavior, and Therapy.
• Develop, coordinate, and monitor each resident’s Person-Centered Program Plan, including programs under the HCBS Waiver.
• Train staff on service plans and associated documentation.
• Ensure services are implemented and integrated across individuals’ programs.
• Monitor services through direct observation in each service setting.
• Complete monitoring visits during critical hours when residents are at home, including evenings and weekends.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly quality assurance reviews of residential, day, and residential community habilitation staff action plans.
• Follow up with staff as needed regarding documentation and service delivery.
• Maintain active program participant charts and ensure documentation is current and supports regulatory requirements.
• Act as liaison with care coordination care managers.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and salary.
• Low-cost individual health insurance plan.
• Dollar-for-dollar retirement match up to 7%.
• Life insurance and voluntary benefits.
• Generous paid time off, including sick, vacation, and employee leave.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Direct deposit.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Retirement Plan 403(b).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Service awards.
• Employee appreciation events.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time