What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Program Coordinator II position at A New Leaf, Inc.?
Description
Job Summary:
The Residential Program Coordinator II (PCII) coordinates residential services and ensures residential services and programming to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. The PCII supervises the House Managers (HM) and Habilitation Training Specialists (HTS) working with the individuals and to oversee implementation and documentation of the individuals' programs. Reports to the Residential Program Manager.
Essential Job Functions:
- The PCII participates in interviewing/hiring of staff and provides input on evaluating/disciplining of staff.
- Ensures staff receive necessary training; both classroom and in-service. May conduct training when authorized.
- Ensures adequate staff coverage; performs duties of an HTS if necessary.
- Requests/writes checks for individuals and houses. Balances/reviews individuals' bank accounts and petty cash expenditures. Maintains appropriate balances in individuals' accounts.
- Performs regular and unannounced site visits.
- Insures that individuals' needs are addressed. Attends appointments with doctors and professionals as necessary. Requests additional services and plans activities.
- Reviews all house records and leaves written instructions for staff on issues needing to be addressed.
- Monitors home environment and ensures that repairs are made and items purchased as needed.
- Reviews and responds to incident reports, including notification of appropriate persons..
- Initiates and responds to communication with family members, Case Managers, professionals and other team members.
- Writes/revises Individual Plans (IPs) as needed and develops supporting documentation tracking sheets. Ensures proper implementation and documentation..
- Responds to requests from outside agencies (SSA, DHS, etc.) for periodic reviews, evaluation and documentation.
- Prepares or reviews monthly quarterly reports and distributes appropriately.
- Ensures that emergency drills are carried out, as required, and documented appropriately.
- Performs on-call duties on a rotating basis.
- Initiates and participates in regular meetings with staff and individuals' teams.
- Maintains files of program and financial documentation for assigned individuals.
- Ensures compliance with contract standards and A New Leaf policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
- Criminal arrest check will be done through the OSBI; Per Section 1025.1 et seq. Of Title 56 of the Oklahoma statues, House Bill 1790, any prospective employee with a felony or misdemeanor conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere will not be eligible for employment. This prohibition may be disregarded if an appropriate waiver is obtained from the Office of the Director, DDSD, Department of Human Services, or his/her designees.
- Community Services Registry checks (House Bill 1790) will be done through DDSD, Department of Human Services. The person whose name appears on the registry cannot work for A New Leaf.
- Employees and A New Leaf are engaged in an at-will employment relationship, meaning that either are free to terminate the relationship at any time with or without reason and with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum age – 21 years old.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred and/or minimum of four years of any combination of college level education and/or full-time equivalent experience in serving people with disabilities.
- Work experience in the field required.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- Must have the ability to successfully complete all training requirements.
- Expressed desire to work with persons with developmental disabilities
- Must have strong communication skills, both written and oral.
- Must have good interpersonal skills.
- Must have organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Must have decision-making ability.
- Must have basic mathematical ability.
- Must possess Oklahoma driver’s license with acceptable, insurable driving record and safe, reliable vehicle.
