In-Home and Day Supports Program Coordinator

East Brunswick, NJ, United States

Job Title: Coordinator of In-Home and Day Supports

Reporting Supervisor: Director of In-Home and Day Supports

Coordinator supervises: Supervisor of Day Supports & Habilitation, Supervisor of In-Home

Supports

Position Summary: The Coordinator of In-Home and Day Supports is responsible for the initial and on-going certification of the day habilitation and day supports program and all relevant local, state, and federal licensure and approvals. This position is responsible for administrative and clinical coordination of in-home and day supports services, quality assurance, as well as serving as a liaison between APluscare and all relevant outside entities or parties. Tasked with efficient management and supervision of service programs, the work involves evaluation and implementation of program policies and procedures as directed by state, federal and administrative codes, as well as by professional practice standards. Work is performed with latitude for independent judgment, and status is reviewed through meetings, reports and observation. The Coordinator of In-Home and Day Supports will secure valid full-day habilitation licensure and all relevant certifications within six (6) months of employment.

Duties :

•Coordinates with appropriate federal, state, and local government officials to secure initially, and maintain all relevant and required certifications and licensures for APluscare Day Habilitation and day supports program.

•Coordinates with appropriate federal, state, and local government officials to secure initially, and maintain all relevant and required certifications and licensures for APluscare After School program.

•Within all applicable deadlines; maintains timely development, acquisition, revision, and submission of required documents for the purpose of APluscare day services licensure and certification to both internal and external entities or bodies.

•Provides day services certification/licensure-related training, progress reports, status updates, orientation, in-service curriculum, applicable policies and procedures, or any other relevant resources to APluscare personnel on an on-going basis.

•Coordinates all necessary team meetings for the programs.

•Develops, modifies, and/or recommends necessary amendments of the service plans to Support Coordinators/Case Managers.

•Demonstrates key knowledge of Division of Developmental Disabilities regulations, circulars, and licensing standards.

•Maintains service programs compliance with DDD, DHS, and other relevant state departments as well as federal rules and regulations.

•Leads and guides program staff to assess individuals' strengths and needs in relevant development areas through observation and assessment tools, and in accordance with APluscare guidelines.

•Supervises support and service program supervisors to facilitate desired positive outcome for individuals served.

•Promotes and models appropriate support system and activities for individuals served.

•Maintains service programs full adherence to the Policies and Procedures of APluscare.

•Consistently monitors the well-being of individuals served.

•Conducts weekly program visits and supervision with program supervisors.

•Conducts weekly, monthly, and quarterly program audits to ensure quality supports and services for individuals.

•Conducts weekly service review surveys with individuals and their families and resolve identified issues in a timely manner.

•Develops, distributes as appropriate, and monitors staff schedule.

•Directs the planning of recreational and other appropriate activities for individuals in accordance with their care and support plans.

•Ensures compliance with the valued outcomes in individual ISPs and day supports/services plans.

•Oversees the maintenance of records of individual care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisors or case managers/support coordinators.

•Confirms that activities and supervision address and encourage integrative skills, adaptive behaviors, socialization, recreation and activities of daily living to facilitate an individual's independence, individualization, inclusion and productivity.

•Certifies that medical and quality assurance services are compliant under the program.

•Coordinates the planning and implementation of care and support plans, and assuming the responsibility for the implementation and appropriate documentation as needed.

•Provides the Director or In-Home and Day Supports with regular updates and reports on all individuals served.

•Prepares and submits monthly reports to the Compliance Director.

•All other duties as requested or assigned by APluscare.

Qualifications :

•A master's degree in social work, healthcare administration, or a related field if preferred. A minimum of 5 year's experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in a supervisory and management capacity is required.

•Employee must cooperate with the licensee (APluscare) and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection or investigation.

•Employee must successfully complete and demonstrate proficiency in all areas of required training.

•Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

•The ability to effectively communicate (orally and written) and interact with others, including diverse, inter-disciplinary, cross-functional teams.

•The ability to read, concentrate and learn.

•Physical requirements include: sitting, standing, walking, lifting up to 50 pounds, and

computer work for long periods of time.

•Handles medications, and manages bodily functions, bodily fluids, and physical contact with individuals.

•Driving and travel locally and between agency sites and other required locations.

•Support and maintain all corporate policies, procedures, and quality and confidentiality standards.

•Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed to meet the needs of the organization.

Trainings: All must successfully complete the mandatory DDD trainings: Overview of

Developmental Disabilities, Abuse and Neglect, Medication Administration, CPR & First Aid,

Agency New Hire Orientation, Agency's approved training on handling Life-Threatening

Emergencies/ Danielle's Law and other professionally based training deemed necessary by The

Open Door NJ.