Residential Coordinator in Supported Living

Job Path supports people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it's finding a job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life.Job Path's Supported Living program strives to give adults with disabilities to live in a home that is their own. The apartments we provide support in are warm and inviting, with one to three people sharing a home. Each person has their own bedroom and is empowered to make choices about their lives. We are currently seeking a Coordinator in our Supported Living program who will lead a team of Direct Support Professionals to provide support that centers the needs, expectations and individual differences of the people we support, acting with care, dignity, and compassion. A strong candidate for this role will bring strong leadership skills, with an emphasis on critical thinking, clear communication, and follow through. Be sensitive to the needs, expectations and individual differences of the people we support, acting with care, dignity, and compassion.Job Path operates under OPWDD and thus must ensure compliance with their regulations. This is a full-time position at 35-40 hours per week, those hours may include some evenings and weekends. A team of six rotates evening and weekend on call responsibilities.Responsibilities of the Coordinator in Supported Living:Centering the People we SupportFoster open and supportive communication between the people we support, families, and other community organizations and agencies.Coordinateattend meetings related to the people we support (Life Plans, Residential Plan reviews), ensure that next steps are appropriately delegated or followed through onImplement and follow-up on all support services recommendations.Act as liaison for involvement in support groups, self-advocacy, vocational programming, transportation services, integrated community activities, recreation, and learning independent living skills.Work closely with the Medical Coordinator and the Registered Nurse to review medical documentation and ensure all medical follow ups are being done in a timely manner.Provide and ensure communication of medical and health issues to staff, agency nurses, families, etc. using appropriate logs when necessary.Supervising a TeamCreate and distribute the weekly staffing schedule, ensuring that all activities are included and that appropriate levels of coverage are maintained. This includes providing coverage as needed.Schedule formal supervision time with staff on a regular basis, at least monthly, to cultivate a working relationship where team members can discuss challenges and opportunities that they are facing, and constructive feedback can be delivered and received.Train staff and support their development through teaching, acting as a role model, and setting up shadowing shifts with strong DSPs. This includes guiding staff on how to appropriately work with and interact with the people we support, other staff, families and plete annual evaluations for staff and work with them to review plans for professional development in partnership with the Human Resources teamFollow through with ensuring that for Direct Support Professionals complete required trainings, in partnership with the Training and DEIAB CoordinatorParticipate in interviews to screen new staffCommunicate and implement agency policies and procedures.Ensuring a safe physical environmentSchedule and conduct fire and emergency drills with staff and people who we support, making sure to log the drillsPossess a strong working knowledge of all required emergency procedures in order to provide leadership during practice and actual drills.Maintain and track inventory of PPE in each apartmentComplete physical plant review and follow up with all repairs as needed. Billing and Compliance DutiesCreate schedule blocks in the electronic health records system, being mindful to maximize opportunities to bill appropriate programsReview and approve casenotes submitted by staff and follow up to ensure timely completionEnsure completionsubmission of all reports as scheduled. This includes monthly summary notes, casenotes, fire drills, daily communication log, treatment charts, MAR, community inclusion log, etc.Routinely review all required reports, logs, mail, and requests as needed.Coordinate all aspects of the financial procedures for the people with support in accordance with agency policies, this includes petty cash reconciliation, personal allowance, bank accounts, purchases.Other DutiesParticipate in special projects and committees.Must be available to be on call as required by the on-call rotating schedule.Qualifications and Skills: High school diploma or equivalent is requiredBachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 3 years of experience of working with individuals with autism and Developmental DisabilitiesPrevious supervisory experience is preferredWorking knowledge of Google Workspace a plus, especially proficiency in Gmail, Drive, Sheets, and CalendarMust be able address multiplesimultaneous demands effectively by prioritizing, thinking critically, and keeping organizedMust be capable of functioning independently at times and have sound decision making skills.Must be mentally prepared to meet demands of position.Possess good listening and comprehension skillsPossess strong communication and follow through skillsSalary: $49,100 per year$51,100 with Masters Degree, non-exempt Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision insuranceShort Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life and AD&D PolicyWorkLife Assistance Program (EAP)Pre-tax commuter benefit planMedical FSA and Dependent Care plan403b retirement plan with 5% employer match after two years of employmentGenerous vacation policyTo Apply: Please apply via our jobs board, or, send via fax to 646-905-0130 or mail to:Job Path Attn: Hiring Manager256 West 38th Street 2nd FloorNew York, NY 10018*Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview**Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.**

Created: 2025-02-16