What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Habilitation Coordinator position at Lifes WORC?
- This shift is 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) some flexibility needed
- The pay rate for this position is $24.00 hourly
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
- Two year's supervisory experience in the field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy and a willingness to learn and utilize new electronic systems
- Valid Driver’s License required and car for travel
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends as required by program.
- Must have experience with OPWDD
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
- Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations as it pertains to individuals, staff and work locations
- Participate in the selection and evaluation of staff, including completion of performance evaluations
- Work collaboratively and maintain positive relationships with Care Managers, people supported, families, advocates, outside agencies, and other providers to develop staff action plans.
- Collaborate with Admissions to ensure screenings, and assessments are coordinated in a timely manner
- Provide training and support for everyone in accordance with their Staff Action Plans
- Provide direct supervision to the Community Habilitation Support Staff to include consistent support, coaching and training, retention strategies, staff meetings and 1:1 supervisory support meetings as needed
- Conduct and document monthly quality assurance phone calls to families and participants.
- Conduct in field or on-site observations of staff, quarterly, regarding the implementation of person centered supports
- Review and approve Medisked daily, ensuring support staff is in regulatory compliance with OPWDD’s billing standards.
- Maintain and update all the Community Habilitation documents according to OPWDD regulations on an ongoing basis. Ensure Individuals’ documents are always audit ready
- Maintain and update required OPWDD documentation into Medisked, Choices, and other applicable platforms.
- Participate in all audits, including, OPWDD, DOH, OMIG, fiscal and internal QA
- Maintain all required OPWDD and agency training certifications including CPR/FA.
- Ensure incident reporting procedures as per regulations and agency policies
- Complete payroll and billing for Community Habilitation Staff & Individuals Medisked and Workforce Management.
- Ability to work up to 20 hours in the field as required by department needs and travel to various work locations (i.e. family homes, day programs, local businesses)
- On call 7 days per week, after business hours and on weekends to support staff and families.
- Work in conjunction with Recruitment, Training and HR to onboard new team members timely.
About Life’s WORC: For over 50 years, Life’s WORC has provided high quality services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau and Suffolk counties. Today, we support more than 2,000 people across our residential locations and community programs. We offer our employees excellent, affordable benefits, paid training and opportunities for advancement.
Life's WORC is committed to hiring diverse talent & creating a culture of equity. We are an EEO Employer.
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