Residential Coordinator
PPEP, INC.
Tucson, AZ
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
30+ days ago
information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7152747
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Residential
Coordinator oversees and provides support to the IDD Residential Group
home site in the Casa Grande area operating seven (7) days a week, 24
hours a day. Oversees the physical residential group home operations
managing and maintaining the residence to provide a comfortable, safe,
clean, and orderly habilitative environment. In conjunction with the
Program Manager schedules staff, transportation, service-related events,
medical appointments, and communicates with stakeholders as needed.
Ensures staff compliance with IDD program policies. Residential
Coordinator supervises and trains Direct Support Professionals to
provide daily direct care and support services to the IDD
(intellectually developmentally disabled) adult residents/members
assigned to the residential group site/home. Administratively
supervises, coordinates activities, plans and directs preparation of
nutritional meals, and attends to daily care and personal needs of
members as needed. Assists in the preparation of staff schedules and
monitoring of staff performance. Supervises and ensures that residents
have a quality of life in a supportive and caring environment. In
conjunction with the Program Manager ensures that levels of services and
staff are in compliance 24/7 with all IDD care policies and procedures.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Mentors and teaches staff assigned to residential site/home, distributes
job assignments, and ensures program services are administered in
accordance with IDD policies and procedures promoting a safe, quality of
life for the members in
Assist in the hiring of direct support professional Guides and supports
staff and ensures that staff meets training requirements established by
DDD and PPEP IDD standards and policy and procedures.
In conjunction with Program Manager or Scheduling Specialist, ensures
adequate staffing is provided as required to maintain and support
staffing ratios required by individual
Assists in staff performance, attendance, tardiness, and
Participates with the ON-CALL Residential Coordinator alternating
schedule
Provides input on performance reviews, documents, and corrective
actions, and is involved with employee corrective actions anddismissals.
Responsible and accountable to monitor and manage facility funds,
including involvement with planning of purchases and proper collection
of
Request weekly household and resident petty cash funds; plans and
maintains menus; orders and purchases food and household supplies;
replaces worn items, notifies Program Manager when appliances or other
home repairs are required, thus ensuring adequate supplies are available
to operate the residential home/site.
Communicates daily with all staff to provide consistency in addressing
each individuals needs verbally and in daily communication logs;
Teaches, models, and promotes to staff and members the standards of
basic hygiene and living Ensures that staff is consistently utilizing
these skills in the daily care of members.
Observes client behaviors (attitudes) and actions and communicates with
parents, guardians, support coordinators, case-managers and other
professionals (that have a need to know) regarding those observations;
makes recommendations for improvements in level of care or types of
activities in a professional manner. Documents as needed in participants
record.
Provides and encourages collaborative team effort among the direct
support team assigned supervised that are working in the residential
site/home.
Promotes cultural competency in all areas of services and ability to
work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment and be sensitive to the
service populations culture and socioeconomic
Mainta ns a positive working relationship and interactions with all
PPEP, Inc. employees, Support Coordinators, employers, parents,
guardians, community members and Maintains and models proper boundaries
between staff and members.
Makes sure that members are treated in full accordance with all
applicable laws and PPEP IDD policies and procedures; reports any
violations or incidents immediately to IDD Program Director or above to
the Executive Director levels as necessary.
Prepares and confirms that appropriate documents and accurate records
are maintained in a timelymanner and in accordance with PPEP IDD
policies and
Guarantees that proper administration of medication to members is in
compliance with physiciansorders; coordinates and ensures that medical
appointments and evaluations are scheduled and
Participate in ISP meetings and other interdisciplinary meetings
regarding direct care of the
Recommends areas of improvement to management and refers personnel
employee issues to
Coordinates and implements activities and evaluations; makes
recommendations for new or additional typesof activities.
Maintains a proactive approach to the upkeep, safety and maintenance
needs of the living environments all inthe best interest and safety of
residents and sta
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