Residential Coordinator

Upper Valley Services (UVS) is one of Vermont’s designated non-profit agencies serving people with developmental disabilities and adults who are eligible for Adult Family Care.

UVS is seeking a compassionate and skilled team member to ensure quality care of the individuals residing at one of our residential locations by managing and coordinating services
and staffing that support their health, safety and wellbeing, personal interests, and goals through
collaboration with Service Coordinator(s), Program Director, Associate Program Director, and UVS
nursing. Additionally, this role is responsible for supervision of the program staff which includes but is
not limited to development of shift schedules, oversight of training, oversight of medication refills and
grocery needs, documentation, menus for regular therapeutic diets, and ensuring maintenance and
cleanliness of the homes.

Essential Functions:
• Assure the safety and well-being of the Individuals in the home
• Supervise and support the program staff through guidance, role modeling, and teaching, in addition
to maintaining a strong and collaborative program team
• Ensure the overall quality of the homes’ atmosphere for the Individuals
• Ensure proper medication administration, management, and documentation
• Ensure medication refills are filled timely
• Maintain flexibility in work schedule and ensure coverage when short staffed and/or in emergency
situations

Schedule
• Be present in the home an average of 32 hours per week (4 days on site), which will
include 2 full (8-12 hr) shifts with each individual, supervision with staff and may include
trips to obtain groceries, medications, or Moretown office needs. 8 hours per week may be
conducted remotely to manage additional documentation, supervision, coordination and
timesheet needs.

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred in Human Services or related field with at least 2 years of experience
working with individuals with developmental disabilities and minimum of one year supervisory
experience OR a minimum of 3 years experience working with individuals with developmental
disabilities and a minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience. Medical background preferred but
not required (LNA or LPN). Experience supporting individuals with medical and personal care
needs preferred.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
• Commitment to health and safety
• Positive and compassionate attitude
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently, be dependable, be flexible, and work with others in a positive,
respectful manner
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Ability to remain calm in difficult or emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong advocacy skills
• Capacity to transport Individuals when needed

Travel Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and insurance meeting the Agency’s
standards

Benefits Include: 

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and Dependent care account
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
• 403B Retirement plan
• Life and Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Will and travel assistance programs
• Tuition repayment assistance programs
  
• Wellness incentive program
• 13 paid holidays a year
• Professional development and training opportunities
• $1000 sign on bonus

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee to perform this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment or change the employment-at-will status of the employment relationship for the employee or the Agency.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of UVS to insure, in compliance with and to the limits of federal and state laws, that all employment decisions and actions are made without regard to religion, gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, place of birth, age, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, having a positive test result on an HIV related blood test or any other legally protected classification. If an individual with a disability requires a reasonable accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of his or her position or job for which he or she has applied, upon request, UVS will provide such accommodation in compliance with state and federal laws.

Salary : $55,000