Residential Coordinator

Hands of Heartland; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hands of Heartland seeks a Residential Coordinator to oversee multiple group homes and supervise Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). The role includes hiring, training, scheduling staff, implementing program plans, and coordinating activities aligned with Individual Support Plans (ISPs).

The position requires open availability across day and evening shifts, with responsibilities for safeguarding funds, maintaining documentation, and promoting dignity and rights of individuals with developmental

Qualifications

• Two years of experience with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• One year supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass registry and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct operations of multiple group homes.
• Hire, train, and schedule staff to ensure services meet ISP goals.
• Implement program plans and coordinate appointments and activities for individuals supported.
• Maintain accurate documentation including ISP data, plan data, and logs.
• Safeguard individuals' funds and assist with purchases.
• Hire, coach, and evaluate team members; mentor staff.
• Ensure timecards are completed and approved in a timely manner.
• Support community integration by accompanying individuals to activities.
• Respond to aggressive or inappropriate behavior with approved behavior plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Staff training

Confidentiality

Job description

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Full Time Management Omaha, NE, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1939

Salary: $45,000.00 Annually

At Hands of Heartland, we believe that people with developmental disabilities are people first. We at Hands of Heartland will always place the person before the program — striving daily to embody the message our name states.

We are looking for dependable, compassionate people to provide direct oversight of our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in our group homes.

Job Summary

The Residential Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and directing operations of multiple group homes. This includes hiring, training, and scheduling staff, implementing program plans, and coordinating appointments and activities for the individuals we support. This position requires open availability as there are a mix of Day and Evenings hours.

• Ensure proper services are provided to address the wants and needs of people with developmental disabilities as written in the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Ensure a safe, positive, and encouraging atmosphere in the day center for the people we support.
• Ensure each individuals’ rights are protected, and they are treated with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrate and train team members to interact with the people we support in an emotionally supportive and therapeutic manner.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner , including but not limited to individual plan data, behavior plan data, community integration logs, assessments, individual funds requests, communication book, mileage logs, maintenance requests forms, and supply acquisition forms.
• Safeguard individual’s funds, assisting individuals with purchases.
• Effectively hire, train, coach, evaluate and mentor team members.
• Ensure assigned team members record their time accurately and approve timecards in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the integration of individuals into the community by accompanying them to recreational and social activities.
• Intervene when aggressive and/or inappropriate behavior occurs to implement behavior plans and strategies.
• Provide on-call support to staff during emergencies and locate staff to fill shifts when necessary.
• Ensure assigned facilities and vehicles are clean and compliant with HOH and state requirements.
• Complete and remain current on all required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• At least two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities preferred
• One year supervisory/leader experience preferred
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to pass registry and background checks

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Apassion to serve others
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities while communicating honestly about your timelines, challenges and questions.
• Ability to adapt as needed in a growing environment
• Ability to handle a variety of situations and personalities
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect individual rights
• Ability to always project a caring and professional image
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills