House CoordinatorFloater

Job Title: House Coordinator Floater Status: Exempt Location: Madison/Huntsville

Job Summary

Responsible for the training/supervision of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and handson care and supervision of care of intellectually disabled individuals as directed and outlined in the PersonCentered Plan (PCP) Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) and medical care plan. House Coordinator HC) Floaters will be required to work a minimum of 5 days in the home in an assigned shift. This includes but is not limited to weekends. The homes will vary and float on an as needed basis.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides oversight for the care and training/supervision of residents.
• Instruct supervise train and support DSPs in the direct care and supervision as required of individuals with an intellectual disability and other developmental disabilities.
• Cover shifts in residential homes and able to be ONCALL.
• Flexibility Needed.
• Implement and ensure that staff adhere to Ability Plus policies and procedures as well as state regulatory policies and procedures.
• Management coordination instruction and monitoring of DSPs in order to meet the goals of HCBS and PCP/BSP.
• Provide onsite management including requests for routine maintenance of homes vehicle maintenance and compliance of health safety petty cash and regulatory requirements as needed to assist the assigned House Coordinator.
• Assist in identifying employee training needs when necessary.
• Insure that all individuals medical needs and plans are implemented timely and properly when deemed necessary.
• Evaluate performance of team members for compliance with established policies and objectives of the company and contributions in attaining objectives.
• Oversee residential home operations to include physical facilities reporting operating and financial performance.
• Develop professional working relationships with all team members.
• Develop supportive relationship with individuals we serve and insure their needs are met.
• Ensure accuracy in records and reports when working in a home. Assist the assigned House Coordinator in reviewing books logs and completing administrative paperwork in a timely fashion.
• Ensure compliance with established standards and regulations.
• Assist with the completion of residential responsibilities when necessary including: monthly staff schedule shopping budget areas of concentration as directed by QDDP Senior QIDP and other upper level management.
• Carry a cell phone in order to coordinate and be responsible for emergency coverage within program. Remain allcall as job specification requires to handle and assist in acute and critical situations.
• Monitor staff inservice Comprehensive Support Services Team and support group meeting attendance.
• Carry out directions and other duties as given by the House Coordinator QIDP Senior QIDP and/or Human Resources.
• Possibly fillin the role as an assigned House Coordinator when deemed necessary

Education/Background/Experience

• High School diploma/GED required;
• 23 years of experience in direct care with those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

preferred.

• Previous history of management and leadership background strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Requires minimal supervision and a flexible work schedule (including weekends and evenings).
• Communicate effectively with internal and external personnel verbally and in writing.
• Ability to speak and write English and prepare complete concise and clear reports.
• Exhibit strong motivational organization team building and leadership skills.
• Skill in examining and taking part in the reengineering of operational procedures.
• Ability to intervene during crisis situations.
• Ability to perform housekeeping duties.
• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Adequate vision and hearing to be able to supervise clients properly as required.
• Must be at least 19 years of age for employment.
• Must have a social security number.
• Valid U.S. drivers license and acceptable driving record as determined by APIs insurance carrier.
• Acceptable background check.
• Maintain active staterequired training and/or certifications
• Must remain alert and awake at all time.
• Must report to assigned shift on time or contact the assigned Program Director of tardiness or absence

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Transferring consumers from: (with or without mechanical lifts)
• Twisting neck waist
• Exposure to potential BBP
• Preparing meals
• Bending Standing Climbing Kneeling
• Pushing e.g. wheelchairs
• Conduct required evacuation drills and other safety training
• Inperson interaction is essential for this position.

Required Experience:

IC