What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Facilitator-Resident Specialist; Salary Range: $39,521 - $43,186 position at SPINDLETOP CENTER?
JOB PURPOSE: Provides Residential Coordination for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served through Host Home/Companion Care, Residential Support Services, Supervised Living and Supported Home Living, Respite and Community Supports. Directs training and supervision of residential staff and contractors, participates in the hiring process and the development of new employees. Monitors the needs of and the provision of services to the individuals who reside/participate in each location/ service area. Operates within the guidelines of the Performance Contract, HCS, and TxHmL Principles.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: High school diploma or GED. Two years of experience in working with individuals with disabilities in a residential setting. One-year supervisory experience preferred.
DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE): HS diploma/GED
DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Good spelling and grammar skills.
- Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar.
- Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify):
- May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken.
- Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state.
- Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business.
- Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due.
- May be required to provide on-call duties.
- May be required to fill in for vacant shifts, which may include overnight shift
- Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required.
- Work will take place within office setting, community setting and within the homes of clients
- Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state
Salary : $39,521 - $43,186
