Job Description:

Job Title: Residential Home Coordinator

Location: Rolla, Missouri

Department: ISL

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Residential Home Coordinator and make a profound difference in the lives of others! We are seeking a dedicated individual who possesses excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills to empower our residents and foster a supportive environment. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team, implement vital support plans, and contribute to the day-to-day well-being of individuals in residential settings. If you are passionate about helping others thrive and are looking for a rewarding career where your contributions truly matter, we encourage you to apply.

As a Residential Home Coordinator, you will oversee two residential locations, ensuring the smooth operation and high quality of care provided. Your responsibilities will include supervising at least four team members, developing their schedules, coordinating emergency responses, and meticulously implementing Individualized Support Plans (ISPs). You will also manage the daily functions of the homes, all while adhering to the Department of Mental Health's certification principles to create a nurturing and conflict-free atmosphere for individuals served.

This position offers…

· Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

· Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel

· Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition

· Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce

· Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

· Empower individuals served by ensuring their safety and welfare, fostering a warm and conflict-free atmosphere.

· Exceed licensing and certification requirements, constantly striving for the highest standards of care.

· Guide Direct Support Professionals through incidental teaching and develop engaging daily activity schedules.

· Advocate for individual rights, actively contributing to Individual Support Plan meetings and RN visits.

· Educate staff on clients’ medical needs, preferences, and compliance, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of medications and potential side effects.

· Manage all residential documentation, including daily notes, goal tracking, and health records.

· Conduct thorough audits and ensure accurate and timely documentation of authorized services and supports.

· Regularly assess the physical condition of homes, guaranteeing health, safety, and cleanliness standards are met.

· Maintain essential safety kits and review Medication Administration Records (MARS) for compliance.

· Document event reports, provide crucial coverage during staff vacancies, and monitor mileage usage within budget.

· Contribute to the development of positive behavioral support plans, accompany clients to medical appointments, and oversee client finances.

· Collaborate with the Program Coordinator on monthly RN visits, special diet planning, adaptive equipment training, and Quality Management follow-up.

· Ensure the completion of safety drills, provide training in special diets, and document daily exceptions.

· Provide 24/7 on-call support, arrange coverage during absences, cover open shifts as needed, and actively participate in organizational committees.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

· Must be 18 years of age.

· High school diploma or equivalent is required.

· One year of experience working in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities or successful completion of training in the Missouri Quality Outcomes approved by the Division of Development Disabilities regional office required.

Additional Qualifications:

· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance are required.

· Proficient in reading and interpreting safety rules, operating instructions, and procedures.

· Capable of writing routine reports and correspondence with clarity and professionalism.

· Effective communication skills for interacting with residents, employees, family members, and other contacts, utilizing person-centered language.

· Ability to apply common sense understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.

· Problem-solving skills for addressing issues in standardized situations with multiple variables.

· Competency in basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

· Reliable means of communication.

· Strong reading and comprehension skills to understand written materials and the ability to write clearly and legibly.

Physical Requirements

· Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

· Repetitive Movements: Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.

· Sitting and Standing: Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Keywords: Residential Coordinator, Home Coordinator, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Direct Support, ISP, Missouri, Care Coordinator, Program Support

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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