Residential Program Coordinator

jfcsboston; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Healthcare benefits eligibility

Job summary

Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS) in Newton, MA is seeking a Residential Program Coordinator to support individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in community residential settings. You will assist with care coordination, health monitoring, and daily living skills to promote independence.

The role emphasizes compassionate, organized teamwork within a supportive community, with opportunities for professional development and a competitive benefits package including a $1,000

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities in residential settings.
• Positive attitude and enthusiastic about working with adults with disabilities.
• Collaborative colleague eager to join a supportive team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an empathetic listener.
• Clear verbal and written communication; able to write daily notes.
• Ability to pass CPR, Basic First Aid, and Medication Administration Program certification requirements.
• Ability to pass a national background check.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support independent living skills including personal care/hygiene, nutrition and food preparation, communication, social events and community celebrations, facilitating friendships, and more.
• Promote health including taking clients to medical appointments, monitoring symptoms, administering medication, and following medical protocols.
• Learn and apply redirection, conflict resolution, and verbal de-escalation methods, when needed.
• Assist the manager to coordinate client care including medical/medication management, skill development, and social/recreational activities.
• Complete assigned paperwork to meet DDS regulations regarding service planning, as well as medical and financial management.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision, Life Insurance

Are you a compassionate, organized, and enthusiastic professional committed to social justice and equity for people of all abilities?

Do you want to join a supportive and thoughtfully-managed community that offers competitive benefits, meaningful experience, and unparalleled opportunities for professional development?

This position is great for someone with relevant work, volunteer, or lived experience as a caregiver.

Residential Program Coordinator works with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and psychiatric needs in community residential settings. Residential Program Coordinator partners with the manager to ensure the program’s administrative tasks are completed, as well as provides direct care to support residents' health and safety, community integration, and independence.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Full-time, in-person shifts at our Newton location
• Tuesday- Saturday 2:30-10:30pm
• $1,000 sign-on bonus
• Paid time off: including up to 30 days PTO, (36 days after year 1)
• Full Time, 30+ hour hires: Immediate eligibility for medical insurance, dental, vision, retirement plan; no waiting period

Responsibilities of the Residential Program Coordinator

• Teach and support independent living skills including: personal care/hygiene, nutrition and food preparation, communication, social events and community celebrations, facilitating friendships, and more
• Promote health including taking clients’ to medical appointments, monitoring symptoms, administering medication, and following medical protocols
• Learn and apply redirection, conflict resolution, and verbal de-escalation methods, when needed
• Assist the manager to coordinate client care including medical/medication management, skill development, and social/recreational activities
• Complete assigned paperwork to meet DDS regulations regarding service planning, as well as medical and financial management

Requirements of the Residential Program Coordinator

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, in a residential setting, preferred
• Positive attitude and enthusiastic about working with adults with disabilities
• A collaborative colleague eager to join a supportive and engaged team
• Strong interpersonal skills, an empathetic listener, and comfortable around clients with different needs and ability levels
• Flexible and adaptive to clients' day-to-day needs, using good judgment skills
• A clear verbal and written communicator and able to write daily notes
• At least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass CPR, Basic First Aid, and Medication Administration Program certification requirements
• Ability to pass a national background check
• A valid driver's license

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position

ABOUT JF&CS

For more than 150 years, Jewish Family & Children's Service has been helping individuals and families build a strong foundation for resilience and well-being. We intentionally serve and employ people of ALL faiths, backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

We have a strong culture of professional development, work-life balance, and promotion from within.

JF&CS is an equal opportunity employer who serves and employs people of all cultures and faith traditions. Employment opportunities are available to all without regard for race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or disability.