Host Home Monitoring Specialist

Description

The Monitoring Specialist works cooperatively with Directors and Supervisors in the Department of Personal Supports and Opportunities to conduct monitoring activities in host home settings. Monitoring activities include face-to-face monitoring and review of documentation. The Monitoring Specialist supports host home providers in resolution of problems found while monitoring, including providing applicable training as the situation may dictate. The Monitoring Specialist is responsible for facilitation of the processes that commence with a person-centered assessment and discovery and culminates in the development of person-centered supports that facilitate the individual in achieving his or her chosen goals. Completes assessments, conducts Natural Support Mapping and develops support plans for everyone on his/her caseload. The caseload will include individuals supported in host homes.

Requirements

1. Reliable and punctual        attendance is essential; expected to be at job as scheduled each        scheduled day.
2. Oversees        Host Home contracted employees including support to individuals and host        home providers.
3. Completes        required organization forms, including, but not limited to HR forms,        Payroll forms, Finance and Accounting forms, etc., and submits to        appropriate department in an accurate and timely manner.
4. Ensure        all Host Home Providers are up to date and accurate for all. Trains host home        providers on how to document, navigate our database, and on any        necessary documents required for the individual.
5. Attending        meetings, in-services, training, etc., on a consistent basis as        appropriate and directed by the Residential Director and Host Home        Manager.
6. Assures open        communication with the guardian and other team members is completed.        Addresses any concerns the guardian has in a timely manner, and        documents follow-up.
7. Assures all departments        (i.e.: nursing, vocational, behavior, etc.) are working together to make        sure all individual needs are met. Ensure Host Home Monitors have        completed and followed up all necessary paperwork.
8. Follows        up on emails, phone calls, concerns, etc., in a timely manner,        preferably within two business days.
9. Reviews and responses to        relevant T-Logs, General Event Reports, MANE’s, and/or other        investigations in a timely manner.
10. Promotes and fosters a        supportive and person-centered atmosphere for individuals that reside in        Strives Host Homes and our Family Care Giver settings.
11. Responds to emergency        situations as appropriate in an accurate and timely manner.
12. Supports Strive        providers and employees to ensure that individuals have opportunities to        exercise their choice and pursue their own personal goals.
13. Ensures that individuals        are involved in all aspects of their daily routine in their homes.
14. Participates in On-Call        Rotation as assigned.
15. Assures that individuals        receive all Services and Supports identified in their personal Service        Plans, and that required documentation is being followed correctly. Including        implementation of Individual Service and Support Plans, Behavior Support        Plans, Nursing Care Plans and Protocols, Therapy Plans and Protocols,        and other needs as identified in the individuals Annual Service Plan. 
16. Participates in the        development and implementation of new program initiatives.
17. Facilitate screening and        interviewing for Family Care Givers, Monitoring Specialist, Coordinator,        and PCE employees, and documents accordingly. Routinely Monitors job        performance and provides feedback, coaching, and offers support.        Responds to personnel issues in a timely manner.
18. Routinely review        monitoring and solicit feedback from host home providers and provides        coaching and support. Maintains and open communication with providers        and follows up on concerns/recommendations resulting from monitoring        activities.
19. Ensure that HUD        inspections are completed for each prospective host home or FCG setting.        Follow-up to assure that any deficiencies noted in HUD inspection are        corrected to prior initiation of contact. Ensures that the home meets        the needs of the individual, including but not limited to safety and        accessibility.
20. Ensure that all new host        home providers have established a trade name, obtained liability        insurance, and completed other pre-contract requirements. Ensure that        all Family Care Givers and Host Home Providers maintain updated        insurance requirements and contractual agreements. Develops an        understanding of the contract and monitors contract compliance. 
21. Establishes and        maintains monitoring system to ensure that the individual receives all        services and supports required by their service plans and by applicable        regulations. Ensures that monitoring visits occur in accordance with the        individual’s monitoring plan, including periodic unannounced visits.        Reviews all monitoring visits documentation completed by the monitoring        specialist and immediately addresses noted concerns. Conducts monitoring        visits and completes all required documentation.

 Benefits Available

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Payment frequency:

• Paid biweekly

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years paid work experience with individuals with disabilities.

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
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Work Location: In person

Salary : $20