What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Coordinator- Group Home Management position at Hudson Milestones Inc?
About the Organization
Hudson Milestones is a Hudson County based organization dedicated to the care, support, and advancement of people with intellectual / developmental disabilities and their families. Our professionals strive to help individuals achieve, to the maximum extent possible, their life goals and help them establish self-sufficiency in the community.
Description
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work in the non-profit area Hudson Milestones could be a wonderful organization for you to join!
The Residential Coordinator (Group Home Manager) or RC, position requires experience in planning and implementing programs for adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities. It involves quality assurance, training of staff, preparation of programmatic and financial data reports, and personnel related responsibilities. The RC is responsible for ensuring a smooth operation and remaining compliant with agency and state regulations. We are looking for a strong candidate to lead a Hudson County based Group Home.
Responsibilities / Requirements include but are not limited to :
- Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents in the administration of their programs be it contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external, and the like.
- Ensures compliance with the agency's Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual.
- Completes and / or reviews and submits all logs, records, forms, schedules, and reports as required by the agency and the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Maintains all program files according to agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities specifications.
- Attends meetings and training as directed by the Director of Residential Services.
- Ensures nutritional and dietary needs of the clients are met.
- Ensures maintenance of dietary and nutritional information on clients.
- Ensures all Individual Habilitation Plans and supporting documentation are implemented and consistent with agency and State philosophy and requirements and monitors same.
- Supervises maintenance of home and property, assuring safe, clean, and orderly environment.
- Ensures proper program coverage by staff at all times, consistent with client needs and program budget.
- Coordinates client health care including scheduling and reporting appointments and treatment.
- Provides transportation to medical appointments when necessary.
- Supervises medication dispersion and documentation.
- Report all unusual incident reports and internal reports
- Facilitates family and guardian contacts.
- Directs staff and volunteers in program, providing guidance, role modeling and instruction as needed.
- Ensures full and comprehensive training and orientation of new staff and substitutes. Completes staff evaluations and new hire probationary logs.
- Maintains professional demeanor in all interactions with clients, supervisors, staff, families, neighbors, professionals and others involved in the program.
- Maintains, documents, and disperses household funds including petty cash, grocery, client funds, recreation, salary and clothing disbursement.
- Coordinates daily activity and recreation schedules ensuring follow through and completion.
- Ensures client development in :
A. Self Help Skills
B. Community Living
C. Social Skills
D. Activities of Daily Living
Each RC is required to work 1 evening, 1 Weekend Day, and 1 overnight per month for staff supervision.
Candidates must possess a valid NJ driver's license (or transfer), be 21 and older, pass physical & substance screening, fingerprinting and complete online state mandated training prior to Orientation.
EOE V / W / D
Location
Hudson County Area
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Position Requirements
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This position is currently accepting applications.