Supported Living Program (SLP) Behavior Support Coordinator

ARC - KING COUNTY•SeaTac, WA

2d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc of King County’s mission is to further the civil rights movement for all persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive as equal, valued, and active members of the community. The Arc of King County serves all people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the lifespan: from prenatal diagnosis through end-of-life care. Our programs include: Information and Family Support for individuals with IDD, and their parents, guardians, siblings, and community; Supported Living Services for adults living in the community; Representative Payee for individuals needing financial management assistance; Homelessness Prevention for families at-risk of losing their housing; and Advocacy for people with developmental disabilities, family members, and community allies seeking to make our community more systemically equitable for all people. We promote and protect the human and civil rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, actively supporting their full inclusion so that they can live, learn, work, and play in the community – making the world a better place for us all. For more information about the organization, visit our website at https://arcofkingcounty.org/. The SLP Behavior Support Coordinator is a full-time leadership position, responsible for supporting a core group of participants who receive supported living services with high or complex behavior support needs. This position is action-oriented, building relationships with individuals and community organizations to support participants in not just living their lives based on their own choices, but truly thriving. This position acts as a facilitator, translating participant goals and wants into opportunities, activities, and relationships between the King County community and all participants in The Arc of King County’s Supported Living Department.

Requirements

Proficient in use of Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Word, and Excel as well as general knowledge of databases and information systems.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Adept at handling frequent interruptions.
Excellent communication skills in person, phone, and in writing.
One-two years of administrative/office-type experience.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals of diverse economic, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and positively with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Positive attitude and willingness to take on and learn new tasks.
Takes initiative to problem-solve and bring concerns to supervisor as needed to foster an efficient, positive, and organized work environment.
Ability to work flexible hours and days.
Ability to work and respond safely in unpredictable or fast-changing environments.
WA drivers’ license and verification of good driving record, insurance, and reliable transportation
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for overall support coordination, oversight and advocation of participants on their assigned caseload. Including visiting participant residences.
Responsible for reviewing narratives and staff documentation for participants on their caseload to ensure documentation is happening timely and comprehensively.
Responsible for actively participating in Person-centered service plan(PCSP) meetings for participants on their caseload.
Responsible for updating participant IISP’s every four months.
Responsible for writing and revising IISP goals for participants.
Assists in writing Positive Behavior Support plans
Provide direct support to individuals experiencing behavioral crises
Implement and consistently follow Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs), and other individualized support strategies as written.
Utilize positive behavior support techniques, proactive interventions, and de-escalation strategies to address behavioral challenges.
Accurately document behavioral incidents, interventions, and outcomes, and communicate relevant information to supervisors, DSHS/DDA, and legal guardians as needed.
Assists in finding housing for participants in transition as necessary and incoordination with the Rep Payee or other team members.
Responsible for communicating directly with the DSHS case manager regarding participant needs and issues as they develop.
Responsible for coordination with Healthcare team to support optimal health for the participant.
Responsible for facilitating team meetings with appropriate staff to ensure participant’s evolving needs are understood and met.
Responsible for collaborating to ensure the department is operating within Washington State Codes (WAC) regulations that apply to the support that is provided by the program.
Assists Program Director in Audit preparation as directed.
Responsible for reviewing and following up on communication and documentation that are caseload specific.
Reporting to leadership and outside resources when necessary.
Responsible for maintaining the Medical and Service refusal forms regularly.
Responsible for taking on-call shifts answering the 24 hour emergency phone in rotation with the other Supported Living leadership.
Responsible for providing input in evaluations and monitoring of DSPs performance that work shifts with the participants on their caseload.
Responsible for maintaining an updated Outlook calendar to support in collaboration with team members.
Responsible for supervision of a team of Direct Support Professional staff.
Responsible for accurately reviewing and approving staff hours submitted.
Responsible for training and assisting with orientation of new staff.
Responsible for working with staff to ensure PCSP support goals and hours are being met for participants on case load.
Responsible for ensuring that the hours billed for the participant balance and are justifiable with the information available in the tracking systems available.
Assist other SLP leadership team members as needed.
Responsible for covering open shifts as needed.
Supports the agency’s efforts to undo institutional racism, build cultural competence, and serve an increasingly diverse population.