Residential Coordinator

Matheny School and Hospital • Basking Ridge, NJ

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

Matheny Medical and Educational Center has a career opportunity available for a Full Time Residential Coordinator to oversee the ongoing compliance of daily operations in our seven (7) DDD licensed Group Homes. Homes are located in: Somerset, NJ; Basking Ridge, NJ; Far Hills, NJ; Frelinghuysen, NJ. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel to all of these locations.

Matheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities. Matheny's mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Founded by Walter and Marquerite Matheny in 1951, the Matheny of today is a pioneer in providing fully integrated, personalized care and education that respects each person's dignity and encourages their highest potential. At Matheny, we focus on abilities in a warm and nurturing environment. Our fully-accredited non-profit non-profit school combines traditional academics with therapeutic intervention and pre-vocational skill development. Our Adult Services Program includes seven licensed community residences/group homes and two adult learning centers. Staffed by experienced therapists and instructors, the program supports adult patients as they attain their highest level of functioning and integration into the community. Matheny's Arts Access program empowers individuals with disabilities to create art without boundaries. Through the use of innovative communication systems, the artists have complete freedom to explore a world that is defined only by their unlimited creativity and unique self-expression.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Valid NJ Driver's License.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with developmentally disabled population required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a community residence required.
• Must possess strong organization, time management and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Willing to travel to all locations (Somerset, NJ; Basking Ridge, NJ; Far Hills, NJ; Frelinghuysen, NJ).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for house compliance with DDD manual of Standards and for maintaining the program in a manner appropriate for inspection at all time.
• Responsible for ensuring that the house programs and physical environment provides a safe, enriched and respectful atmosphere for the consumers.
• Ensures homes are in an orderly and clean fashion, make periodic assignments for the upkeep of large equipment such as refrigerator, stove, etc.
• Oversee and assist in completion of shift duties to facilitate good relations between staff.
• Develop a caring and professional relationship with all providers, family members and guardians.
• Assist manager with monthly reports, supervision, and questions or concerns.
• Attend annual ISP meetings for residents and ensures accurate information.
• Review critical care communication log book each shift.
• Monitor and complete relevant in house documentation in Matheny's Electronic Documentation System.
• Assists group home manager in planning recreation and leisure time activities, including community outings.
• Ensures menus are prepared with maximum resident participation.
• Accompany residents on medical appointments as needed and ensures proper follow-up is completed.
• Assist residents as needed in all activities of daily living while promoting independence when appropriate.
• Responsible to participate in monthly planning meetings with Director, Training Manager and Residential Coordinators.
• Responsible to attend all resident and staff meetings.
• Responsible to be the Acting Manager in the absence of the group home Manager.
• Be available for special residence coverage during holidays, emergencies or when relief coverage cannot.

Benefits

• Paid Training
• Staff Appreciation events
• Health and Wellness fairs
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Diversity events
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees