POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Residential Director, the Residential Coordinator is responsible for daily operation of the Residential Supports Program, with responsibility for the oversight of multiple residences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:                 Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in a human services discipline (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, etc.)

Experience:               Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with individuals with autism.  Certification as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) or Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP), may be substituted for relevant experience. 

Skills:                         Strong organizational and coordinative ability required to manage the daily operations of multiple residences.  Must be detailed-oriented,  

                                    Must possess a professional demeanor, with the ability to remain calm and composed in sometime stressful situations and be ability diffuse potential tense or volatile situations as needed.

                                    Computer literacy required, with competency in the use of standard business software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software).

NATURE AND SCOPE

RESIDENCE MANAGEMENT:

·         Oversees the efficient and smooth operation of multiple residences housing autistic adults served by CSAAC.  Ensures the residential environment

·         Coordinate services with the appropriate Employment Supports services/school/day programs, service coordinators, and other consultants. Schedule individual team meetings annually and interim meetings as needed.

·         Assists with the selection of House Managers in assigned group residences.  Ensures house management staff complete basic training requirements in a timely manner.

·         Provides on-site supervision of House Managers in the group residences. Trains House Managers on the implementation of IPs and behavioral programs.  Ensures the IPs are properly implemented at the residences.

NATURE AND SCOPE (cont’d)

RESIDENCE MANAGEMENT (cont’d):

·         Maintains files and records by insuring that counselors are filling out and handing in necessary forms, and by personally completing program service records and medical service records.

·         Conducts weekly review of house budgets to ensure compliance with spending guidelines. Check house monies weekly.

·         Schedules staff coverage in the group residences on a day to day basis. Arrange relief staff as necessary.

 ·         Conducts weekly review of house budgets to ensure compliance with spending guidelines. Check house monies weekly.

·         Arranges for the day to day maintenance of the group homes as necessary.

DAILY PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION:

·         Implements an activity schedule that reflects the individual’s personal choices.  Ensures the resident has transportation to and from all activities (e.g., walking, use of a van, public transportation, etc.).

·         Develops a residential schedule that reflects needs/interests of individual and incorporates all elements indicated by The Accreditation Council and state regulations. Provides on-going monitoring and updating of schedule.

·         Assists the Residential Support Advisor with the development of goals, Goal Protocols, instructional and behavioral programs in conjunction with the psychologist or psychology associate. 

RESIDENT SUPPORT:

·         Ensures resident’s hygiene and dress reflects community norms. 

·         Monitors individual's monies within the residences.

·         Monitors, schedules and arranges transportation for medical and dental appointments as necessary (at least annually). Ensures other assessments/evaluations (as determined by IP team) are completed in a timely manner.

·         Provides crisis intervention in the group home when necessary. Provides coverage when relief staff are unavailable.  Assist existing House Managers with conflict resolution and problem-solving.

·         Encourages and assists parents and other family members to participate and be fully involved in all aspects of the individual’s life.

                           REQUIRED TRAINING/PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

·         Completion and demonstration of techniques taught in the Behavioral Principles and Strategies Training (BPST).

·         Successfully complete annual recertification of the BPST.

·         Driver license, defensive driver training, must operate own vehicle and CSAAC vehicles as required.

                                                     PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is required to reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. 

Employee must be able to effectively complete a non-adverse physical intervention with autistic individuals of varying heights, weights and levels of physical strength according to the guidelines presented in Behavioral Principles and Strategies training.

                                                     POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

EEO Job Group:       02 – Professionals

FLSA Status:             Exempt

Department:              Residential Supports

Grade Level:              6 (Yellow)

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