Residential Care Coordinator - Team Lead

Sertoma of Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

New Hire Bonus $1,000 for full-time

Referral bonuses

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) retirement with company match

Generous PTO for 30-40+ hours/week

Advancement opportunities

Job-training provided at no cost

Company vehicles for transportation

Job summary

Sertoma Center, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Residential Coordinator to oversee daily operations and support residents in our well-maintained residential homes.

The Residential Coordinator will supervise a team of care providers to ensure that our people supported receive high-quality care and our residential facility(s) operate efficiently and effectively. The role requires supervising house managers and DSPs, maintaining safe, clean homes, developing care programs, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Advanced degree and/or 3-5 years of DSP/ Caregiver experience preferred.
• Experience working in a residential setting with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team
• Familiarity with relevant DIDD/ ECF regulations and standards
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of house managers and Direct Support Professionals (DSP) who care for adults with intellectual disabilities in a residential setting.
• Ensure that the house managers keep our well-appointed homes clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Encourage staff to properly care for all persons under our care and take progressive corrective actions when necessary.
• Evaluate and mentor their direct reports with the goal of developing high quality professionals.
• Ensure that the house manager develops and implements care programs and community activities for persons supported.
• Assist residents with their daily needs and provide emotional support.
• Ensure that house manager keeps accurate and detailed records about our persons supported.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state regulations and standards for the facility.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, conservators, and other stakeholders.
• Must participate in a rotating on call and be available 24/7 while on call.
• Must be available to work varying shifts (day/night).
• Must be willing to complete house visits on all shifts (day/night).
• In absence of a house manager, will perform house manager duties

Skills

DSP experience

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Regulatory familiarity

Problem solving

Education

HS diploma or GED

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Sertoma Center, Inc. is seeking a highly organized Residential Coordinator to oversee daily operations and support residents in our well-maintained residential homes.

The Residential Coordinator will supervise a team of care providers to ensure that our people supported receive high-quality care and our residential facility(s) operate efficiently and effectively. The role requires supervising house managers and DSPs, maintaining safe, clean homes, developing care programs, and ensuring