Residential Coordinator

Hudson Milestones Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family Medical leave

Referral program

Job summary

Hudson Milestones Inc. is seeking a Residential Coordinator (Group Home Manager) to lead a Hudson County-based group home and oversee programs for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

The role requires ensuring compliance with agency and state standards, quality assurance, and staff training. The RC will manage daily operations, document logs and reports, coordinate health care and transportation for residents, supervise staff, and participate in budget and fundraising activities

Qualifications

• Valid NJ driver’s license required.
• Must be 21 years or older.
• Pass physical and substance screening, fingerprinting, and complete online state-m mandated training prior to Orientation.

Responsibilities

• Read, know and comply with all governing documents (contracts, agency policies and procedures, state/federal standards, manuals and circulars).
• Maintain logs, records, forms, schedules, and reports; keep program files per agency and DD standards.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; provide guidance, role modeling and instruction; ensure staff training and new hire orientation.

Job description

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to work in the non-profit area Hudson Milestones could be a wonderful organization for you to join!
The Residential Coordinator (Group Home Manager) or RC, position requires experience in planning and implementing programs for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. It involves quality assurance, training of staff, preparation of programmatic and financial data reports, and personnel related responsibilities. The RC is responsible for ensuring a smooth operation and remaining compliant with agency and state regulations. We are looking for a strong candidate to lead a Hudson County based Group Home.

Each RC is required to work 1 evening, 1 Weekend Day, and 1 overnight per month for staff supervision.
Candidates must possess a valid NJ driver's license (or transfer), be 21 and older, pass physical & substance screening, fingerprinting and complete online state mandated training prior to Orientation.
EOE V/W/D

Pay: $53,500.00 - $59,000.00 per year

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Family Medical leave
• Referral program

Requirements

Responsibilities/Requirements include but are not limited to:

• Responsible for reading, knowing and complying with all appropriate governing documents in the administration of their programs be it contracts, agency policies and procedures, State or Federal standards, specific program operations manuals and circulars both internal and external, and the like.
• Ensures compliance with the agency’s Operations and Personnel Manuals and the Division of Developmental Disabilities Standards Manual.
• Completes and/or reviews and submits all logs, records, forms, schedules, and reports as required by the agency and the Division of Developmental Disabilities. Maintains all program files according to agency and Division of Developmental Disabilities specifications.
• Attends meetings and training as directed by the Director of Residential Services.
• Ensures nutritional and dietary needs of the clients are met.
• Ensures maintenance of dietary and nutritional information on clients.
• Ensures all Individual Habilitation Plans and supporting documentation are implemented and consistent with agency and State philosophy and requirements and monitors same.
• Supervises maintenance of home and property, assuring safe, clean, and orderly environment.
• Ensures proper program coverage by staff at all times, consistent with client needs and program budget.
• Coordinates client health care including scheduling and reporting appointments and treatment.
• Provides transportation to medical appointments when necessary.
• Supervises medication dispersion and documentation.
• Report all unusual incident reports and internal reports
• Facilitates family and guardian contacts.
• Directs staff and volunteers in program, providing guidance, role modeling and instruction as needed.
• Ensures full and comprehensive training and orientation of new staff and substitutes. Completes staff evaluations and new hire probationary logs.
• Maintains professional demeanor in all interactions with clients, supervisors, staff, families, neighbors, professionals and others involved in the program.
• Maintains, documents, and disperses household funds including petty cash, grocery, client funds, recreation, salary and clothing disbursement.
• Coordinates daily activity and recreation schedules ensuring follow through and completion.

• Ensures implementation and monitoring of Individual Habilitation Plans, Behavior Support Plans and other training plans required.
• Participate and ensures accuracy of payroll reporting.
• Provides transportation for residents as necessary.
• During off hours, serves as the “On Call” in case of an emergency in order to provide coverage or as directed by the Director of Residential Services.
• Implements department wide programming as requested by the Director of Residential.
• Monitors program budget to ensure appropriate expenditures.
• Coordinates, attends and/or schedules all required meetings relevant to the operation of the residential program as directed by the Director of Residential Services and/or Chief Executive Officer.
• Provides a consistent means of relaying information from the Administration to staff and vice versa as needed.
• Works flexible hours as necessary for the benefit of the program.
• Respects the confidential nature of all information regarding clients and families.
• Ensures that a client’s dignity is not compromised in any way.
• Ensures that a safe and healthy environment is maintained for all clients at all times.
• Cooperates with the Licensee and any Department staff in any inspection or investigation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Services and/or the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee.
• All staff are strongly encouraged to participate in any/all fundraising activities to any extent possible.