Independent Living Coordinator

CCARC INC•New Britain, CT

About The Position

The Independent Living Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director of Residential & Individualized Services and functions according to the policies established by the Board of Directors. The Independent Living Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of our independent living curriculum, establishing staff support for the supportive housing, In Home Supports (IHS), and safety net services, directly aiding in the implementation of enabling technology, and supervising the assigned Supportive Housing and In home supports programs. This person will remain current with trends and best practices related to providing services for persons with disabilities with the goal of maximizing the potential of each individual

Requirements

Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Outlook, and be comfortable using tablets and smartphones along with other general office equipment.
Ability to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills.
Ability to work with and learn various pieces of assistive and enabling technology with the goal of increasing each individual’s independence.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, minimum experience required would be 2 years in the field of developmental disabilities and supervisory experience preferred or High School/GED, minimum experience required would be 4 years in the field of developmental disabilities and supervisory experience preferred.
Must complete the Agency’s Certification and training as required for this position.
Must have valid Driver’s License and be insurable with Agency carrier and have own vehicle to use, as needed.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Persons in this job must possess the physical and emotional health needed for effective and efficient completion of duties
Individuals in this job are likely to be required to perform lifting and transferring activities and may be required to restrain residents /program participants; may be exposed to risk of injury from abusive/assaultive residents

Nice To Haves

Experience with THERAP, Sandata EVV systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and implementation of our independent living curriculum, to aid supportive housing candidates in reaching higher levels of independence.
Direct and assist staff in planning, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive services necessary for optimal growth, development, and care of individuals.
Assist in recruitment of and supervision of direct support professionals working in Supported Housing, safety net and IHS services.
Provides supervision and support to supportive housing and IHS individuals including regular team meetings, in assigned individual IP meetings, training oversight and habilitative process oversight.
Work with the support staff, as well as the individual’s supported to increase knowledge and understanding of enabling technology and digital literacy to help increase independence. Develop expertise in Grandcare and other existing assistive technology used in CCARC services.
Ensures independent living support, training and education to both staff and individuals to provide the safest environment possible while allowing shared responsibility amongst the individual and their team.
Maintains open lines of communication with the Assistant Director of Residential & Individualized Services regarding information, issues, and recommendations regarding Supportive Housing program.
Work collaborative with the Assistant Director of Residential & Individualized Services to provide financial oversight and management for all billable hours and expenses in the assigned Supportive Housing program including waiver billing and one time funding.
Possess knowledge of existing quality service regulations established by DDS and ensure adherence to those quality assurance expectations set by CCARC.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills which enhance communication between individuals and staff.
Provide 24-hour on-call administrative availability in case of emergency to supportive housing staff and individuals.
Provides regular supervision at supportive housing sites when individuals are at home to ensure consumer satisfaction
Cooperative, versatile, work as a team member.
Keep informed of and implement current trends and methods in agreement with CCARC policy and procedures.
Organize and participate in team meetings within the Residential Services as needed to include but not limited to individual (resident) meetings, residential staff meetings, clinical staff meetings and any other Interdisciplinary Team meetings.
Maintain open communication with the participants, the families/guardians, staff, DDS staff and any/all interested parties.
Become certified to complete assistive technology assessments.