ADA Residential Coordinator

Irene Wortham Center; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Irene Wortham Center, Inc. is seeking an ADA Residential Coordinator to oversee habilitation programs and provide direct clinical supervision of staff. The role includes planning consumer programs, coordinating with schools and agencies, and ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Strong supervisory and communication skills are essential. The position entails intake of new consumers, supervising home managers, and developing plans of correction from surveys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; two years’ IDD experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to document observations and communicate clearly.
• Must hold a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the habilitation team for each consumer.
• Plan and write consumer programs and annual habilitation plans.
• Submit Bi & annual service authorization requests.
• Ensure State and Federal regulations are followed at all times.
• Serve as liaison with school systems and community agencies.
• Plan, write and implement plans of correction from a State survey.
• Intake all new consumers and document procedures.
• Review Resident Incident Reports and identify patterns.
• Coordinate communication among facilities and families.
• Provide clinical supervision to paraprofessionals and supervise home managers.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Clinical supervision

Program planning

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

IRENE WORTHAM CENTER - POSITION DESCRIPTIONTITLEADA Residential Coordinator/ QPFLSA StatusNon-Exempt06/07/2026DEPTADA ResidentialLocationIrene Wortham Center, Inc.SUPERVISED BYAdult Services DirectorSUPERVISESADA Residential Home Managers and Supervisors and DSPsEmployee Sign: ___________________Print: _____________________________Date: ________________Manager Sign: _____________________Print: _____________________________Date: _______________Position SummaryResponsible for all habilitative programs and programing for IWC Residential programs. Provides direct clinical supervision of all direct care staff.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLead The Habilitation team for each consumer.Plan and write consumer programs and annual Habilitation plans.Submit Bi & annual service authorization requestsBe aware of recommendations after Utilization Review.Ensure State and Federal regulations are followed at all times.Serve as a community liaison with school systems and other community organizations and agencies.Promote, coordinate and/or assist in planning new ideas and programs.Plan write and implement plans of correction (POC) from an State survey.Intake all new consumers and ensure required procedure is followed.Review all Resident Incident Reports. Look for patterns.Ensure continued communication among all IWC/IWRC facilities.Communicate with parents, and serve as a mediator as needed.Provide Paraprofessionals with Clinical Supervision per the APSM 30-2Oversee the overall operations of Consumer residents.Supervises and annually evaluates the home managers assigned to case load.Carry out or assist in corrective actions.Uphold and monitor all IWC/IWRC policies and procedures in the houses.Other duties as assigned.Education/TrainingMust have at least a Bachelor’s Degree, with at least two years’ experience working directly with IDD population. Must meet State regulations for QP. Related supervisory experience required.Necessary Special QualificationsAbility to work effectively with individuals with special needs, and supervise a diverse group of employees. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. Ability to record basic data and document observations and events. Ability to communicate with other staff and members of the community. Be a flexible team player. Must be organized and able to prioritize. Plan write and implement plans of correction (POC). Must be eighteen years of age or older and possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License.Contacts Inside/Outside OrganizationIWC/IWRC staff, employees, parents/guardians, client families, School Systems and day program staff, Care Coordinators etc.Other Qualifications or RequirementsMental Effort: Ability to set priorities, follow through, develop systems, and maintain accountability for staff job performances. Ability to understand and follow complex verbal & written instructions, technical and computer language as well as legal terminology. Ability to function independently. Good problem solving ability.Visual Effort: Well-lighted office environment requiring average amount of visual effort.Physical Requirements: Office environment not usually requiring ongoing strenuous physical qualifications. May require occasional lifting of 40 pounds. Must be free from communicable diseases. Annual physical and TB test up to date.Safety: IWC’s philosophy is to provide the safest work environment possible while meeting requirements from OSHA, Life Safety, Health Department, Fire Marshall, Survey team and other regulatory agencies.Working Conditions: Normal office environment which is not exposed to extremes in temperature, humidity, dust or pollutants. Maybe required to report during evenings, weekends, etc. as necessary.Scope of Position: Number of employees supervised directly – 2 or more.