Area Coordinator

Area Coordinator

Full time:

Work Conditions:

Please be informed that our Individuals are developmentally disabled. At times they may become aggressive and /or violent. While the Agency does provide specialized training for handling residents when they become aggressive and/or violent, the Agency cannot guarantee the safety of its employees who come in contact with residents. This condition exists whether the employee is directly or indirectly assigned to residents. Employees assume the risk of working with our residents.

Function:

Reporting to the Director of Residential Services and responsible for the overall provision of services to Individuals residing in Agency IRA (Individualized Residential Alternatives) and Day Habilitation program for which s/he is responsible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the implementation of Agency policies and procedures; assists in the development and/or revisions of Agency policies and procedures.
• Ensures the provision of active treatment in the IRAs through review of Individuals’ program plans, including but not limited to Individualized Service Plan (ISPs), Individualized Plan of Protections (IPOPs), Residential/Day Habilitation Plans, Community Inclusion Plans, Self-preservation skills and Personal Expenditure Plan and ensures these activities are carried out in accordance with regulatory compliance and Agency policies and procedures through morning, evening and overnight observations.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with outside service providers and/or community resources which provide services to Individuals living in the IRA’s; and also with the Individual’s parent, guardian, advocate or correspondent.
• Communicates with the Human Resources Department regarding hiring, suspension, transfer, and/or termination of staff; with the Agency Labor Attorney for personnel issues; and with the Union regarding staff grievances while adhering to the Collective Bargaining Agreement; and reviews all disciplinary actions.
• Communicates with the Purchasing Department to ensure appropriate and adequate supplies and equipment are in the residences to meet the needs of the Individuals; reviews and approves Purchase Orders (PO) submitted by supervisory staff.
• Interfaces with the Accounting Department regarding budgetary issues and expenditures; and reviews the Individuals’ personal allowances for compliance; ensures expenditures reflect Individuals’ needs, preferences and desires; and reviews petty cash to ensure expenditures are in regulatory compliance and Agency policy and procedures.
• Communicates with the Building Management Department to ensure a safe physical environment which is conducive to the comfort of Individuals residing in the IRAs; reviews Emergency Evacuation procedures and fire drills to ensure safety for all Individuals and staff.
• Communicates with the Quality Assurance Department (Director of Quality Assurance, QA Specialist, Corporate Compliance Specialist and Incident Management Coordinator) to ensure the programs adhere to regulatory compliance; participates in the incident reporting and investigative procedures; attends Incident Review Committee (IRC) and Consumer Safety Committee as needed; and ensures all recommendations are addressed or appropriate correctives measures are implemented.
• Interfaces with the Nursing and Psychology Departments to ensure coordination of services for the Individuals.
• Supervises the Residence Supervisors and Assistant Residence Supervisors when necessary; provides assistance and direction to the Residence Supervisors in the areas of programming, staffing, budgeting, regulatory compliance and other administrative functions.
• Attends conferences and/or training sessions at the direction of the Directors of Operations and Residential Services.
• Provides on-going and monthly training to supervisory staff; monitors the effectiveness of such training through observation and supervision; assists in the Agency’s Orientation program as required.
• Completes all performance evaluations of Residence Supervisors; reviews all performance evaluations completed by the Residence Supervisors.
• Completes reports as directed by the Directors of Operations and Residential Services or the Executive Body.
• Responsible for providing emergency coverage of the residences and ensures appropriate facility coverage in the absence of supervisory staff.
• On-call responsibilities, as designated.
• Any other duties as specified.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three years’ experience in a human service field, at least two of which must have been in the field of residential services for Individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Two year of supervisory experience required.
• Valid Driver’s license.