Support Coordinator- Residential/SLA

ACCESSPOINT RI•Cranston, RI

9d•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Support Coordinator is responsible for the safety and well-being of individuals supported and encourages them to reach their fullest potential by assisting with and participating in community activities that promote growth and independence. The role involves treating individuals with respect and dignity; communicating and working professionally with team members; and helping create a warm, supportive environment that facilitates growth, learning, and respectful relationships among housemates. The Support Coordinator participates with individuals in developing and following their Individual Support Plans (ISPs), supports activities of their choosing at home and in the community, encourages new interests and independence, and assists with adult daily living skills. The role also includes maintaining shift and ISP documentation, accounting for money, following health and safety procedures, administering medication according to agency policy, implementing program and behavior management plans, and completing required trainings. The position provides holiday coverage and participates in filling open shifts.

Requirements

Be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Ongoing access to and provision of an insured and inspected automobile.
Ability to complete CPR, NCI, Human Rights, Management, and other required trainings.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read and comprehend policies and instructions, and use varying degrees of independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to respond to emergency situations at all times.
Ability to operate tools and equipment, including an agency van, phone, copy machine, overhead projector, and computer.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with two people and up to 50 pounds independently.
Ability to perform frequent walking, standing, reaching, fingering, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to carry out NCI techniques and holds.

Responsibilities

Promote the safety, well-being, dignity, and respect of individuals supported.
Encourage individuals to pursue growth and independence through community activities and activities of their choosing at home and in the community.
Communicate and work constructively with team members, help resolve problems, and contribute to a warm and supportive environment.
Participate with individuals in planning and developing their Individual Support Plans; understand each ISP and support progress toward its goals.
Help individuals discover new interests, develop a positive self-image, and build independence with adult daily living skills, providing assistance as needed.
Read the house communication log at the beginning of each shift and write a clear, brief shift summary before the shift ends.
Complete daily documentation related to ISPs and properly account for and document the use of money.
Follow health care plans and health-related procedures, and administer medications according to the AccessPoint RI Medication Administration Policy.
Drive defensively, use seatbelts, and obey traffic laws when operating vehicles.
Immediately report household, vehicle, maintenance, or other safety issues; know the whereabouts of individuals supported at all times.
Help keep the home and vehicles clean, follow dietary and nutrition guidelines, and implement program plans and behavior management programs.
Inform the Manager/Service Coordinator of concerns about significant changes in an individual's behavior.
Use the on-call system as specified by program guidelines and follow agency policies, including those concerning blood-borne pathogen exposure, safety, and disaster plans.
Complete required behavior management, fire safety, health and medical, and Human Rights trainings.
Schedule and follow through on medical appointments as necessary.
Provide holiday coverage and participate in filling open shifts.
Perform other duties as assigned.