Direct Support Program Coordinator

OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore to deliver on our mission The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Companys Provides direct care to clients/individuals receiving services. Coordinates development and implementation of services/treatments provided to clients/individuals. Trains staff schedules for shifts and performs other administrative duties. Provides oversight and coordination of staff. Provides effective leadership and direction to staff in the absence of manager/director. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Assists in accessing medical and health-related services for individuals receiving services. Provides on-call coverage for caseload and participates in rotational emergency coverage and crisis intervention support as referred clients and participates in the development of a service plan in conjunction with a treatment team and funding source in accordance with corporate contractual and regulatory standards. Coordinates and evaluates plan assist manager/director with direction and supervision of assigned staff including input into performance evaluation and discipline. Assists in the recruitment screening hiring and evaluation of staff. Resolves employee problems within scope of authority and under guidance of manager/director. May manage staff and actively contributes to development review and revision of programs and behavior intervention and/or provides opportunities for quality training recreation and leisure activities with consideration for choice preference and age-appropriateness. Provides monitoring consultation and comprehensive support services to Mentors/staff regarding work with individuals supported and implementation of service plans on an ongoing basis. Makes home visits and conducts meetings as current and complete client and Mentor/staff reporting records in accordance with Mentor and regulatory standards. Assists with all legal licensing regulatory and certification activities as pre-service and in-service training to mentors/staff as assigned and assists in mentor training planning and development. Maintains current and complete client records and reports in accordance with corporate and regulatory secure individual Mentor contracts; complete annual contract reviews for Mentors; and provide timely information as to any changes in client status and status of Mentor homes to maintain current records for all independent contractors on caseload including training monthly and annual mentor contract compliance forms respite and support plans and tracking of respite support other related duties and activities as required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES May provide oversight and coordination of staff as required. Minimum Knowledge and Skills required by the Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalentFor CFS in NJ requires Bachelors years related work Licenses and Registrations: Current drivers license car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services. All state required training and certification completed in mandated Skills and Abilities: N/A Other Requirements: Travel required as needed Physical Requirements: Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process.