Residential Coordinator

Description

The Worcester County Developmental Center (WCDC) is committed to empowering adults with developmental and physical disabilities to be productive, responsible, and participating members of the community by identifying, enhancing, and creating opportunities so all individuals can achieve their highest level of economic and social independence.

This is a full-time, non-exempt supervisory level position. The incumbent is responsible for providing positive support and supervision to persons with developmental disabilities to help them achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life. 100% direct support.

Work Location: Multiple Locations

Schedule: The schedule for Residential Coordinator is Monday - Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (may vary depending on client needs and Holiday’s).

Salary: $21.90 per hour

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Serves as the lead staff person in the home, assisting the Residential Director with staff supervision.
• Completes monthly data and other necessary paperwork (i.e. mileage sheets, safety checklist, vehicle inspection report, incident reports, etc.) and submits to the supervisor.
• Completes daily attendance, daily log, and task list and submit to the Residential Director.
• Completes grocery shopping, menu planning, and food preparation monitors the residence grocery supply budget.
• Follow the dietary needs of individuals when planning and preparing meals and snacks.
• Assists with the scheduling of staff coverage in the home and reviews and approve staff timesheets.
• Coordinates community activities, including receiving prior approval from the residential Director when necessary to ensure funds are available and outings are regularly occurring.
• Responsible for the oversight of the individuals' spending money and paychecks and keeping accurate records with accompanying receipts.
• Conducts fire drills and complete a safety checklist monthly and forward to the appropriate manager.
• Provides training to new and existing staff members on house duties and responsibilities involved in caring for the individuals and the home.
• Understands and follows all safety guidelines by following each individual's IP, including but not limited to care plans, behavior plans, choking protocols, etc.
• Develops strategies to help clients overcome their limitations and individualizes strategies to provide for the needs of each person served.
• Remains sensitive to clients' needs, counsels them to help them adjust to their disability, and enables them to make informed choices.
• Assists persons served with personal care issues such as toileting, feeding, hygiene, etc. as needed.
• Remain awake and alert during paid working hours.
• Ensures clients' safety and security at all times.
• Transports individuals as necessary.
• Ensures the house vehicle is well maintained, e.g. the vehicle is clean, adequately fueled, and vehicle paperwork is completed and submitted timely.
• Completes training requirements and attends meetings as necessary. Maintains certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration Training Programs and other related training as required by DDA and WCDC.
• Receives and maintains certifications a medication technician to administer the needed medication to the individuals, follows the medication administration guidelines, orders medications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: Must be at least 21 years old, with a valid driver's license, and approved to transport clients. License may not be Provisionals and have a driving record that reflects responsibility and maturity. Complete all DDA Core Trainings successfully.

Education/Experience: A High School Diploma/GED required; 1 year supervisory/leadership experience preferred.

Physical Demands/Work Experience: Must be able to stand and walk 90% of work time, sit and/or drive 10%. Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 60 pounds, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch and reach. All of the requirements are necessary to properly supervise and assist individuals with disabilities. Should be able to climb stairs/ladder and have good balance. Vision is required to drive.

Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, Dental insurance, Health insurance, Life insurance, Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Paid time off, and Referral program

WCDC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.