Residential Program Coordinator

About Us

Founded in 1953 as United Cerebral Palsy of Lackawanna County, today UCP of NEPA provides an array of services for children and adults with various disabilities. Although we have expertise in the field of cerebral palsy, over 75% of the people receiving our services have disabilities other than cerebral palsy.

The service area of each program differs but our overall area encompasses Lackawanna, Susquehanna, Wayne, Wyoming, Pike, Bradford, Monroe, Sullivan and Luzerne Counties.

The agency is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and is a member of United Cerebral Palsy Association, United Cerebral Palsy of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Association of Resources: Autism-Intellectual Disabilities (PAR), and the National Lekotek Center.

Primary program funding is provided by: PA Department of Human Services - Office of Developmental Programs and Office of Child Development & Early Learning, the Lackawanna-Susquehanna Behavioral Health-Intellectual Disabilities-Early Intervention Program, the Wayne County Office of Behavioral & Developmental Programs and Early Intervention, the Human Services Development Fund of Lackawanna County, the PA Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, the United Way of Lackawanna & Wayne Counties, the United Way of Wyoming County, the Pennsylvania Elks State Association, PIAT - Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology, and the Scranton Area Foundation.

Our services and our service area have changed over the years, but our commitment to providing quality services that make a positive difference in the lives of persons with disabilities has never changed and never will.

UCP of NEPA's mission is to provide opportunities and resources to individuals with disabilities as they build and lead their lives in the community. We do this by providing advocacy, home and community supports, and education. EOE M F V H LEP

Job Description:

Position Title: Residential Coordinator

Position Category: Middle Management

Scope: The Residential Coordinator reports directly to the Director of Residential Services. The Residential Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day functioning of their assigned community homes.

Basic Function: The Residential Coordinator is primarily responsible for the overall functioning of assigned community homes. The Residential Coordinator will supervise the Direct Support Professionals and Residential Supervisors within the assigned community homes, as well as the daily activities that occur in the community home.

Position Schedule: The Residential Coordinator is a full-time position that requires on-call duties for emergency coverage. The Residential Coordinator position requires the Coordinator to participate in a rotating on-call responsibility for emergency situations to include, but not limited to, direct care shift coverage. The base schedule for a Residential Coordinator is 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday in a blended office/community home environment.**

**Hours may vary based upon on-call responsibilities**

Position Qualifications: A candidate for the Residential Coordinator position must have experience in working direct care with individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability for a minimum of (4) four years with 60 completed college/university credits or a completed Associate's Degree OR the candidate must have experience in working direct care for individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability for a minimum of (2) two years with a completed Bachelor's Degree. Previous and verifiable supervisory experience is strongly recommended and sought for this position. Candidate must be able to model and lead a team of Direct Support Professionals and Residential Supervisors. Candidate will also demonstrate/possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Position Salary: The Residential Coordinator position is a salaried position that is compensated at $48,000 per year. Rotating seven-day on-call rotation reimbursed at $150.00 per seven-day rotation.

Responsibilities:

• The Residential Coordinator will develop goal plans, including long-term goals, for their assigned residential caseload.
• The Residential Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for their assigned residential caseload.
• The Residential Coordinator will complete residential community home schedules.
• The Residential Coordinator will audit and ensure documentation in the assigned residential community homes is accurate and consistently completed.
• The Residential Coordinator will participate as an active member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
• The Residential Coordinator will ensure each assigned community home maintains a home-like atmosphere amongst all staff and individuals who reside in the respective community home.
• The Residential Coordinator will report any safety and/or maintenance concerns to the Community Sites Manager and Director of Residential Services.
• The Residential Coordinator will communicate regularly with their direct reports and supervise their direct reports effectively.
• The Residential Coordinator will remain flexible to the needs of the residential program, and will be able to adapt to changes in duties, methods, priorities and environments.
• The Residential Coordinator will maintain a cooperative and professional relationship with all staff, supervisors, and Directors to maintain an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect within the facility.

*Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently. Rotating on call duties.*

Benefits:

• Generous PTO Package
• Geisinger Health Plan
• Guardian Dental Plan
• Guardian Group Life Insurance
• Employer-Paid Long-Term Leave Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) Plan
• Employer Partnership with Southern New Hampshire University - 10% off each term's tuition for all staff and their extended family!

All benefits available to employees, PT and FT, after 90 completed work days.

UCP of NEPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an Associates Degree with (4) four years of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities?
• Do you have a Bachelors Degree with (2) two years of verifiable experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities?
• Are you willing and able to participate in a weekly on-call rotation to ensure staffing ratios are upheld at all times and for emergency procedures/incidents?

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Direct Care: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $48,000