The position of Home Coordinator II is a responsible position requiring self motivation, self initiative, and independent decision making. The Home Coordinator is responsible for the efficient operation of two residential locations, being responsible for the oversight of supports for 3 or more individuals supported and to be an active participant of organizational committees. The responsibilities shall include supervising staff, coordinating emergency procedures, assuring that IP's are implemented appropriately, and managing day to day operations of the homes. The Home Coordinator II will be responsible to see that each home is operated in accordance with the certification principles of the Department of Mental Health in accordance with CARF accreditation standards and that of Woodhaven Learning Center.
HOME MANAGEMENT
1. Assure that the atmosphere is warm, caring and home-like with minimum friction among individuals and staff.
2. Assure that the operation of the homes meets or exceeds all requirements of the applicable licensing and certification bodies.
3. Maintain petty cash and applicable records.
4. Monitor needs and maintain the home and grounds in a clean, safe and attractive condition.
5. Monitor needs and maintain the assigned agency vehicles to insure clean, safe and efficient operation.
6. Report all maintenance and repair needs to responsible party(s).
7. Provide coverage when positions are vacant in the home. Required to work additional 10 hours before offering overtime.
8. Required to respond to calls 24 hours per day, seven days per week. If you are unavailable, it is your responsibility to make arrangements for someone else to cover your calls for you during your absence.
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
1. Responsible for overall safety and welfare of each individual served in assigned units.
2. Work closely with individuals supported, family members, consultants and other related staff in planning and implementation of Individual Plans.
3. Generate and supervise daily activity schedules and assure opportunities for choice and activities that are meaningful and occur in a timely manner.
4. Assure each Direct Support Professional utilizes natural opportunities for incidental teaching.
5. Assure individual rights are upheld and individuals are encouraged to practice their rights.
6. Assure Individual Plans are implemented consistent with the expectations outlined in the Plan.
7. Assure monthly progress is documented accurately and meets required timelines.
8. Facilitate individual inclusion into the neighborhood and make every effort to develop positive relationships with the neighbors.
9. Participate in organizational committees and task forces as assigned.
HOME MANAGEMENT
- Assure confidential information is upheld in accordance with Woodhaven policies, procedures, DMH regulations, Federal and State laws.
- Ensure all medical appointments are scheduled as needed and are carried out. Responsible for assuring all doctor’s orders and medical appointment records are shared with appropriate personnel (i.e. Program Manager and Health Services). If another staff is assigned the responsibility to attend the dr. appointment, you must select a highly qualified candidate to fulfill this obligation.
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
1. Actively participate in selection, hiring, appraisal and corrective action and encourage individuals supported to participate.
2. Actively participate in conflict resolution with staff.
3. In conjunction with staff input, assess staff training needs, and implement/obtain training as appropriate.
4. Discuss and review job expectation and performance with assigned personnel on a regular and timely basis.
5. Complete required documentation for payroll and meet deadlines.
6. Schedule assigned staff as needed to provide adequate coverage for assigned homes.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
1. Reflect values of organization and maintain principal centered leadership.
2. Establish and maintain positive relationships with other agencies.
3. Monitor expenses of assigned homes and insure that they are within budget in those areas over which they have control. Obtain authorization for overtime as needed.
4. Represent the agency to organizations, individuals and government officials in a positive manner.
5. Establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals supported, families, other agency facilities and administrative staff.
6. Perform additional duties not specifically listed when emergencies or unusual situations arise and/or as assigned by supervisor or leadership staff.
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION: A high school diploma or equivalent is required and a bachelor’s degree in human services or a minimum of five years experience working with persons with developmental disabilities is preferred. This position requires that you successfully complete an initial orientation. This will include CPR, First Aid, Positive Behavior Interventions, Universal Precautions in-service, lifting in-service, a medication administration course and other lectures on basic information regarding State and Federal law relevant to the organization's policies, procedures, rules and regulations. You will be required to update these in-services annually or as required. A valid Missouri chauffeur's license within the first two (2) weeks of employment is necessary for this position and must maintain acceptable driving status according to Procedure No. 1-8-3, Woodhaven Vehicle Use. Any exception to this requirement must be authorized by the Chief Operating Officer or the Director of Residential and Community Services. Applicant must have the ability to cooperate and work well with the individuals receiving services, their families and staff. This position also requires that you successfully complete the Management Training Curriculum course. All Home Coordinators who have committed felonies that are listed on the disqualification registry with the Department of Mental Health will be removed from payroll effective immediately unless a request for exception has been approved with the Department of Mental Health.
Essential Qualifications/Functions of the Position also include:
- Attendance/Ability to work scheduled time. Employees are expected to be reliable when reporting to work for scheduled shifts.
- Ability to work 40 hours plus a minimum of 10 additional hours prior to offering overtime
- Minimize overtime usage
- Acceptance of supervision
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
- Chauffeur’s license
- Willing and able to carry a cell phone and respond to calls 24 hours per day, seven days a week.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
Some homes require lifting a minimum of 50 pounds. See Human Resources or your immediate supervisor for specific homes where lifting is a requirement.
Woodhaven is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.