Residential Programs & Care Coordinator

Easter Seals; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. (ESGWND) is seeking a Residential Coordinator to join an interdisciplinary team and coordinate residential programs. The role supports individuals and families, ensures documentation, medication management, staff training, payroll, and adherence to ESGWND policies.

Strong communication and confidentiality are essential. Candidates should have at least one year of experience with developmental disabilities, DD certification, CPR/First Aid, and Therapeutic Responses

Qualifications

• Residential Coordinators will have one year of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities.
• Become DD Certified by following certification from MSU Developmental Disabilities according to a prescribed schedule for completion of modules.
• Become certified in CPR and First Aid and/or Therapeutic Responses through Positive Behavior Support.
• Ability to conceptualize, develop and implement creative plans
• Ability to multitask and solve problems independently while working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills.
• Exercise discretion, judgment and confidentiality.
• Maintain confidentiality and security of department information and files.
• Ensure compliance with ESGWND’s policies and procedures and safety standards throughout regional work areas.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to assist individuals and their families.
• Assist and assure that staff complete documentation on time and review results.
• Assure that people can manage their finances, seek out financial assistance, maintain and protect their possessions, arrange transportation and be active in their community.
• SomeResidential Coordinators may be appointed as a signer on Representative Payee accounts at ESGWND.
• Assure that people can maintain their homes and that all living arrangements comply with health, safety and ESGWND standards.
• Assist that people live their best lives by providing needed assistance to complete grooming, hygiene and personal care tasks as well as ensuring that all medical needs are met for the person supported.
• Provide both formal and informal direction and support to staff so they can support people to achieve their optimum health.
• Assure that staff are trained to assist people in administering their medications, and assure that people supported can schedule, attend, participate and follow recommendations received at appointments.
• Assure that people meet their nutritional needs by encouraging them to eat well-balanced healthy meals and snacks and to follow diets orders established by their doctor and/or family; and to direct staff to prepare meals accordingly.
• Recruit, interview, and hire DSPs/ESPs. This will be completed as a team and follow direction laid out by Human Resources (HR) and Directors.
• Conduct reference checks on all potential hires and maintain records.
• Train, Schedule and supervise DSPs/ESPs. This will look different based on what program the staff is providing support in. Coordinate to maintain an effective department through proper training of all staff.
• Maintain good Team Member relations.
• Document training and conversations with team members and follow HR guidelines on recordkeeping.
• Motivate Team Members and effectively work with staff with any performance issues.
• Complete payroll and ensure that staff are paid accurately.

Education

DD Certification (MSU Developmental Disabilities)

CPR and First Aid Certification

Therapeutic Responses training (Positive Behavior Support)

Job description

Easter Seals Goodwill ND, Inc. (ESGWND) is seeking a Residential Coordinator to join an interdisciplinary team and coordinate residential programs. The role supports individuals and families, ensures documentation, medication management, staff training, payroll, and adherence to ESGWND policies.

Strong communication and confidentiality are essential. Candidates should have at least one year of experience with developmental disabilities, DD certification, CPR/First Aid, and Therapeutic Responses