Self-Advocacy Coordinator - Bellaire

Pals A Chrysalis Health Company•Bellaire, OH

About The Position

PALS is seeking a Self-Advocacy Coordinator to support adults with developmental disabilities and help provide excellent daily services. The role includes supervising and supporting individuals with money management, personal hygiene, community integration, skill building, and maintaining a safe environment. The coordinator promotes self-advocacy, individual rights, autonomy, and self-sufficiency through programming, learning opportunities, and regular meetings. The position also includes documentation, non-medical transportation, vehicle and safety-equipment checks, budget oversight, and organizing self-advocacy fundraisers and events. Some events may require overnight stays. PALS offers competitive wages and benefits, including paid time off, holiday pay, insurance, retirement benefits, education assistance, and paid training.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
Obtain Medication Administration certification at hire or within 90 days of employment and renew it annually.
Maintain Crisis Intervention and Behavior Support Plan training as needed.
Current driver’s license with an acceptable driving record that meets insurance carrier requirements.
Criminal background verification with acceptable clearance under applicable rules and requirements.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Ability to work as a team member and communicate positively and effectively with individuals served, support staff, and others.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
Maintain current and annual training requirements.
Ability to use good judgment and web-based technology.
Ability to lift or move 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support adults with developmental disabilities, including with money management, personal hygiene, community integration, skill building, and maintaining a safe environment.
Keep accurate transportation, billing, and program documentation.
Provide non-medical transportation as needed.
Routinely check van functions and maintain the vehicle according to its maintenance schedule.
Ensure safety equipment is in good working order.
Contribute to and attend weekly staff and house meetings.
Model company guidelines concerning philosophy, confidentiality, people-first language, empowerment, and fair and reasonable treatment.
Maintain confidentiality of HIPAA records and promote individual rights.
Promote self-advocacy in areas such as expressing views, securing rights, pursuing interests, and obtaining services.
Implement programming and provide learning opportunities that build skills, confidence, knowledge, autonomy, and self-sufficiency.
Attend monthly self-advocacy meetings with other PALS Self-Advocacy Coordinators.
Conduct bi-weekly self-advocacy meetings with individuals at the location.
Schedule and manage at least four self-advocacy fundraisers annually.
Attend annual self-advocacy awareness events, including the annual State House visit, synergy meetings, and amusement park event; some may require overnight stays.
Maintain and oversee the self-advocacy budget and ensure funds support self-advocacy efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.