What are the responsibilities and job description for the Residential Coordinator position at Northeast Arc?
Be Part of our Circle.
We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.
The Residential Coordinator will act as a liaison to residential staff, families, the Department of Mental Health, and other funding sources. They will ensure all Individual Support plans are carried out in an effective manner. They are also responsible for staff and their training and onboarding.
The Residential Coordinator is a full-time (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday role earning $70,000/year. Participation in an on-call rotation is required
What You Will Do
Empower people to live their best life by providing leadership in our Residential Program.
We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.
We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
Applicants Should Also Expect
The flexible, respectful individual we see in this position is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:
Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.
Join our circle. Apply today. About St. Louis Arc:
Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400 team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
We empower people to live their best life. That is our mission—not only to those we serve but to those we employ. This mutually shared sense of purpose drives our decisions and actions. Come as you are and achieve better lives as part of the St. Louis Arc family of individuals in this vital role.
The Residential Coordinator will act as a liaison to residential staff, families, the Department of Mental Health, and other funding sources. They will ensure all Individual Support plans are carried out in an effective manner. They are also responsible for staff and their training and onboarding.
The Residential Coordinator is a full-time (40 hours/week) Monday to Friday role earning $70,000/year. Participation in an on-call rotation is required
What You Will Do
Empower people to live their best life by providing leadership in our Residential Program.
- Provide quality and compliance oversight for the person-centered planning process to ensure funder requirements and Arc standards are maintained.
- Identify and coordinate appropriate living arrangements for individuals through intake, transition, and discharge planning.
- Assist with coordination of medical care and ensure all related documentation meets DMH requirements.
- Supervise and train house supervisors as well as assist with training and supervision of all Direct Support Staff
- Manage financial resources of assigned sites
- Act as a liaison between departmental staff, agency departments, DMH personnel, families, advocates, landlords, medical professionals, and other community stakeholders
- Ensure adequate staffing is utilized and support is provided according to agency and funding standards at each location
- Ensure individuals are respected, engaged, and empowered by utilizing agency philosophy to lead others and by following all corresponding policy and procedures including the creation of reports and reviewing of documents.
We'll celebrate and empower your unique gifts and contributions.
We’ll help you help others. You’ll be embraced and uplifted in our inclusive circle of support.
- You'll have a voice and the autonomy to put into action your ideas for doing your job better—and serve others better.
- Hands-on leadership that empowers team member innovation.
- Opportunities to learn and grow, plus benefits to support your personal and professional well-being—such as health insurance, retirement, and time off.
- Online and classroom-based opportunities for training
Applicants Should Also Expect
- Participation in an on-call rotation required
- Occasional evenings and weekends may be required based on the needs of the location
- Other equipment used may vary by location and by individual but may include: a wheelchair, walker, gait belt, Hoyer Lift, medical bed, assistive technology for communication, etc.
The flexible, respectful individual we see in this position is an innovative and quick thinker with these qualifications:
Join others with your impeccable interpersonal skills, good intentions, and compassion to help people.
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Service related field
- Valid Driver’s License and current Auto Insurance
- Five or more years of supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, customer services, and/or educational field
- Three or more years of supervisory experience
- Willingness to complete agency-provided training including CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration Level 1, Mandt, and other online and classroom-based training
- Computer literacy in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to successfully navigate various software systems for scheduling and data management
- Knowledge of DMH funding guidelines
- Leadership abilities related to team building, conflict resolution, and empowerment
- Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated commitment to always communicate in a positive and professional manner
- Good judgment, discretion, and confidentiality
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team
Join our circle. Apply today. About St. Louis Arc:
Since 1950, people with disabilities and their families have been placing their trust with the St. Louis Arc. Today, our 400 team members serve more than 4,500 children, teens, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
Salary : $70,000