Job Description
Area Coordinator/DSP
Reports to: QDDP/Case Manager
Job Overview
- The Area Coordinator /DSP are assigned a caseload of individuals and are often the families/individuals supported most familiar contact. The Area Coordinator will advocate in family home settings for the best possible outcomes and life experiences. This is a full-time benefited position. The Area Coordinator/DSP will be scheduled for 15 hours administrative work and 25 hours direct support a week.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Serves as the direct contact person for family/guardians regarding concerns and the daily needs of the individuals. This would include all emergencies and general contact at a minimum of monthly.
- Provides home/on-the-job training for the DSPs.
- Provides in-home expertise and ongoing modeling for Direct Service Professionals regarding methods, strategies, and techniques relative to OSP implementation.
- Organizes regular household huddles to keep all staff up to date on changes and information – reporting monthly to the QDDP
- Program: Manages the day to day needs of the individuals on the assigned caseload to assure quality in overall service delivery (this can range from medical appointments, scheduling, attending meetings, etc.)
- Attends all required meetings as requested by QDDP/Director of Services.
- Work with QDDP to complete necessary paperwork to complete the overall service plan meetings. (This can include assisting with meeting prep, compiling data, taking notes at the meeting, typing/updating documents).
- Compiling data checks and entering the information into our system with quality checks from the QDDP. This will include reviewing daily documentation and consumer objectives/case notes.
- Medication Management (writing medications on MAR, prepackaging medications, calls to the pharmacy, and continuation of being Med-Certified.)
- Scheduling
- Completes and updates General Events Reports, including completion of a monthly environmental scan and any additional required follow-up, as assigned.
- Participates in internal investigations as requested.
- Assisting with Financial and Socioeconomic Paperwork; Personal Spending- Monthly Budget/Balance Sheets, SNAP Benefits, Medicaid Applications, etc.
- Participates in on-call rotation as scheduled.
- Reports and works with HR regarding any staffing issues and assists in staff evaluations annually.
- Ensure necessary staff coverage in the event it is needed and necessary to maintain weekly hours, consumer illness, school closings, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- At least five years’ experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
- ND developmental disability certification within the first 6 months
- Time management skills and ability to organize workload.
- Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential in this position.
- Experience with implementing behavioral support and personal objectives.
- Working knowledge of the medical, psychological, social, and educational aspects of working with people with disabilities.
- Obtains and retains certification as a CPR/AED, First Aid and Therapeutic Response
The ideal candidate must have:
· Valid Driver’s license
· Pass background check
· Able to work in homes with pets (cats and dogs )
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $18.00-$22.00 per hour D.O.E.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Thursday 10:30am -7:30pm and Friday 830am -4:30pm with an occasional weekend
- On call
Work Location: In person