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Residential Habilitation Coordinator, QIDP

Albany, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Albany+NY+USA+12203)

Description

Living Resources is a non-profit agency dedicated to providing life-enhancing services for people with developmental disabilities in safe and nurturing environments. Living Resources’ purpose is to provide high quality care, protection and growth opportunities and to impart respect, dignity and self-worth. Living Resources works with, and for, families – by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.

To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.

The Residential Habilitation Coordinator/QIDP will supervise and oversee the provision of services for individuals, as determined by the Interdisciplinary Team. The RHC/QIDP will function as an advocate for the individuals we support and reports directly to the RHC/QIDP Supervisor.

Job Specifications:

+ Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

+ Coordinate the Plan of Care for assigned individuals; schedule and facilitate Interdisciplinary Team meetings, prepare reports and submit in a timely manner.

+ Notify families, correspondents and staff regarding IDT meeting schedule. Prepare Individual Staff Action Plans while conducting meetings semi-annually.

+ Respond to clinical issues immediately.

+ Assist in training staff on implementation of goals/services for assigned individuals.

+ Serve as and maintain contact with appointed guardians and family members.

+ Evaluate and update as needed the various service plans (Life Plan, DDP, IPOP) and ensure annual updates. Conduct site observations of programs implementation; ensure the implementation of service plan; assist to ensure both day program and residence are following guidelines correctly i.e. Dining plans, behavior plans.

+ Prepare and oversee implementation of residential services (and day program services for those in our Site Based Day Habilitation programs).

+ Serve as advocate for assigned individual by helping to identify valued outcomes or personal goals.

+ Supervise the delivery of services according to agency policy, state and federal regulations. Participate and/or be available for the surveys.

+ Assist in developing/implementing behavior plans/guidelines for the individuals on your caseload with the agency clinical department.

Requirements

+ A Bachelor’s Degree in human service related field and a minimum of one (1) year experience working with people with ID/DD (QIDP status) and a valid NYS driver license.

+ Must have the ability to function as a team leader. Must demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate the overall planning and implementation of individual programs plans. Must have good organizational and problem solving skills.

Benefits:We offer great benefits including Paid Training, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Payment in Lieu of Health Insurance, Tuition Assistance, and Retirement Programs. There are also opportunities to advance within our agency!

Salary Description

$25.42/hour