Site Coordinator | DSP | Supported Living

Goodwill Columbus•Columbus, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinate the daily needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in Supported Living and the supervision and coordination of staff. This role involves overseeing the day-to-day functioning of multiple supported living locations, ensuring adherence to individual service plans and documentation of all activities. It also includes managing site staffing, coordinating medical appointments, monitoring overtime, and supervising Direct Support Specialists. The Site Coordinator is responsible for performance appraisals, providing feedback, maintaining personnel documentation, and ensuring staff training. Additionally, the role focuses on the health and welfare of participants, assisting with daily living activities, supervising diet and medication, intervening in crises, and facilitating community engagement. Communication with families, guardians, medical professionals, and other stakeholders is a key aspect, as is reviewing direct care staff documentation for compliance with guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum two years of experience working directly with developmentally disabled individuals OR a bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field and at least one year of experience providing direct services to individuals with DD conditions
Must maintain certifications in CPR, AED, Medical Certification and First Aid
Must have current, valid OH driver’s license and personal car insurance
Must have annual Abuse/Neglect Rights, MUI training, and other mandatory trainings
Knowledge of the rules and regulations involved with developmentally disabled programs.
Ability to balance the wants and needs of both the staff and consumers.
Clear verbal communication skills and ability to give and follow written and oral instructions.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.

Responsibilities

Oversight of the day-to-day functioning of multiple supported living locations ensuring oversight of each individual service plan and documentation of all activities and tasks
Oversight and coordination of site staffing needs including running medical appointments and monitoring overtime
Supervise Direct Support Specialists. Serve as a primary source for conducting performance appraisals and providing regular feedback and guidance.
Maintain complete documentation on personnel actions.
Ensure employees receive the proper training for the assigned position.
Ensure the health and welfare of participants by assisting with activities of daily living, supervising appropriate diet and medication/health needs, intervening in crisis situations, and assisting consumers to engage in their communities.
Communicate with families, friends, guardians, supervisors, doctors, counselors and others regarding the current status and progress of participants.
Review all direct care staff documentation to ensure compliance with county, state, and federal guidelines.
Compile monthly LPS and private pay notes for billing.
Ensure the timely return of phone calls from stakeholders.
Manage coverage for overnight, weekend, and after-hours emergencies by serving in an on-call rotation.
Perform other related duties as assigned.