Home Coordinator

Volunteers of America Mid-States•New Albany, IN

11h

About The Position

The Home Coordinator, with the direction from the Residential Service Coordinator, will be responsible for the daily operations of 2 supported living homes for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This includes supervising and training a team of Direct Support Professionals in those homes. WHAT YOU MUST HAVE: This position requires a strong passion to see our clients excel and lead full and productive lives. This position requires the following: At least 2 years of experience working with adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements Planning and organizational skills Skills in good judgement, supervising, and training staff Ability to communicate effectively in a courteous and professional manner Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA Ability to work as a team member To excel in this role the Home Coordinator will be strategic, inclusive, collaborative, opportunity-minded, self-motivated, adaptable, effective at building relationships, and motivated to make change happen for individuals who have IDD. Additionally, excellent communication and interpersonal skills are a must.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience working with adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements
Planning and organizational skills
Skills in good judgement, supervising, and training staff
Ability to communicate effectively in a courteous and professional manner
Ability to maintain confidentiality and uphold HIPAA
Ability to work as a team member

Responsibilities

Maintain safety and cleanliness of the home, while following VOA policies and procedures
Supervise and assist consumers in maintaining wholesome and productive lives with the emphasis on assuring that opportunities are provided for the consumers to achieve that which they envision for their own lives
Train all Direct Support Staff per mandated curriculum as required by state and VOA policies and regulations
Accompany consumers on all scheduled and emergency medical appointments/consultations, and ensure communication with the agency’s Registered Nurse
Attend all Interdisciplinary team meetings as assigned by the Residential Service Coordinator
Complete all weekly, monthly, and quarterly documentation to assure compliance with PCISP goals and State Regulations
Train all staff on each client’s Individualized Support Plan and ensure annual training courses are completed as well
Plan and coordinate leisure, recreational, and social activities
Assist consumers in maintaining relationships with family and friends
Responsible for the supervision of staff and assigned customers.
Must be available on an on-call basis
Develop staff schedules with budgetary constraints and guidelines to provide staff ratios based on consumer needs and approved cost plans
Review on an ongoing basis hours worked and authorized pay by approving timesheets for their assigned Direct Support Staff
Reconcile scheduled time off and actual time worked by each staff member.
Participate in weekly overtime evaluations
Monitor and evaluate staff performance
Recommend disciplinary action for staff not meeting satisfactory performance or violation of policies
Performance and quality improvement duties as assigned by Residential Service Coordinator
Initiate purchase requests in a timely manner to meet the needs of the consumers we serve
Ensure that grocery/supply shopping is done appropriately and within the client’s budgets
Ensure the maintenance on the homes vehicles is being completed
Ensure MARS are accurate and up-to-date
Communicate with the agency’s Registered Nurse on any health concerns for the consumers
Ensure that all medical appointments and encounters are documented in the Practical Health System

Benefits

Health and Wellness
Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)
Health and Wellness Program
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Flexible Spending Account
Health Spending Account
Short Term Disability
MetLife Legal Plans
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive Compensation Packages
Life Insurance (company paid)
403b retirement plan with company fund matching
Employee discounts
Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
Work Culture
Integrity Committee
Compassion Committee
Retention Committee
Training & Development
VOA LEAD Program- Leadership Development Program
VOA University - Staff Development
VOA Academy - Clinical Training and Development