Resident Advocate & Plan Implementation Lead

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Imagine! in Colorado seeks a Residential Counselor to advocate for residents with IDD, coordinate services, and implement Person Centered Support Plans to ensure health, safety, and welfare in homes and community settings.

You will collaborate with nurses and treatment teams, schedule medical appointments, document progress, and monitor plan effectiveness while maintaining professional relationships with residents, guardians, and families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the developmental disabilities system in Colorado.
• Experience working with adults with developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with individuals and teams.
• Ability to confront conflict constructively.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for residents and coordinate/services to ensure fulfillment of Person Centered Support Plans.
• Complete documentation and tracking timely and accurately; maintain professional relationships with residents and treatment teams.
• Schedule and accompany residents to medical appointments; provide transportation as required.
• Monitor health, safety, and welfare of residents in homes and in the community; assist with daily living tasks as needed.
• Attend Annual Service Plan Meetings and track plan progress; respond to crisis situations as they arise.
• Ensure compliance with Imagine! policies and maintain appropriate data reporting.

Skills

Disability services knowledge

Communication

Documentation

Driver's license

Crisis management

Time management

Technology proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Two years college preferred

Site-specific experience preferred

Tools

Word processing

Internet databases

Assistive technology

Job description

Imagine! in Colorado seeks a Residential Counselor to advocate for residents with IDD, coordinate services, and implement Person Centered Support Plans to ensure health, safety, and welfare in homes and community settings.

You will collaborate with nurses and treatment teams, schedule medical appointments, document progress, and monitor plan effectiveness while maintaining professional relationships with residents, guardians, and families.