Residential Coordinator

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Residential Services and in coordination with the clinical team, the Residential Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and supervising the staff of 5 or more residential programs in all aspects of the provision of supports and services provided to each person living in the assigned Richmond Community Services (RCS) residences by project, temporary and contract staff. The Residential Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of each person in compliance with their individualized plans and in compliance with all regulations, policies, and protocols while maintaining a homelike, supportive atmosphere that treats each person with dignity and respect and fosters independence and self-direction to the maximum extent possible. Job Functions:

Responsible for assigning, supervising and overseeing the Residence Manager responsibilities in the residential programs.

Trains and supervises all Residence Managers in the implementation of individualized person-centered supports and services to ensure the achievement of personal outcomes and life goals.

Ensures the timely and proper execution of all recommended interventions, plans of care, behavior support plans and procedures including but not limited to, medical, behavioral and nursing, in accordance with agency requirements and OPWDD regulations.

Is able to Interview, orient, train, observes, supervises, evaluates and disciplines staff, provide progressive disciplinary action, as needed, to ensure all staff carry out responsibilities as assigned.

Ensures that IRA billing documentation or attendance records (ICF) follow state mandates and agency policies.

Ensures proper management and handling of all individual funds, including, bank accounts, personal needs allowance and burial accounts to protect the financial interests of each person served. This includes the timely establishment, maintenance, periodic audit and proper closeout, when needed of all personal accounts in accordance with agency and governmental procedures to include appropriateness and proper documentation of all expenditures and receipt of all deposits

Reviews and oversees all petty cash, food or household orders to ensure that all expenditures are appropriate, fully and properly documented, within allowable guidelines

In coordination with the Residence Manager, ensures the timely scheduling of all required meetings, and accurate and timely completion of annual and semi-annual residential habilitation service plans, monitoring protocols, service provision documents, ledgers, and related documents per agency policies and procedures and applicable regulatory standards,.

Ensures coordination of supports and services internally and externally through the use of communication logs, meetings, program visits, case conferences and the like.

Oversees and regularly inspects the facility, vehicles, equipment, supplies and follows up on all items identified needing to be repaired, replaced or otherwise addressed as per the agency’s physical plant inspection protocol.

Ensures that all measures for health, safety and well-being are maintained at the highest level by managing the maintenance of a clean, safe, personalized, and homelike environment at all times.

Works with administrative, clinical, Care Management, program staff and other community-based agencies to identify and maintain placement in day, vocational, employment or other services and supports for all individuals per their service plans.

Holds monthly clinical team meetings in all residential programs. Works collaboratively with clinicians and clinical supervisors to ensure timely action on medical, behavioral and other clinical needs including but not limited to scheduling medical appointments, staff training on medications, behavioral support plans and other interventions according to each person’s plan of care.

Maintains compliance with all fire safety regulations, protocols and training requirements to ensure that all personnel are proficient in carrying out emergency, fire drills and evacuations per OPWDD and agency policy. This includes activating the agency emergency internal notification protocol and summoning police, fire, ambulance or other emergency personnel when warranted.

Ensures that all personnel adhere to the DSP Code of Ethics and all confidentiality guidelines by HIPAA requirements and agency policy.

Attends all mandated agency meetings and trainings.

Carries out other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualification Requirements:

BA or MA Degree in health-related or similar social service field, preferred.

Minimum of five years’ supervisory level experience working in community residential programs serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Knowledge and understanding of OPWDD regulations for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Valid New York State Driver’s License that is maintained in good standing.Salary is commensurate with experience. RCS123