Description

Summary

The Area Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing a cluster of Residence Managers, Assistant Managers and Shift Supervisors

Day-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The Area Coordinator is responsible for maintaining a safe environment by inspecting the physical plant of each residence on a regular basis.

• The Area coordinator is responsible to ensure that the houses are well staffed starting with the hiring process and ensuring each Residence Manager maintains an appropriate schedule adhering to shift minimums.

• The Area Coordinator is responsible for ensuring staff are trained and that their Managers are provided with instruction and guidance to conduct their duties.

• The Area Coordinator is in charge of taking the lead in all Reportable and Non-Reportable incidents in residences including conducting the investigation and submitting to QA.

• The Area Coordinator will take the lead in all operational and clinical issues in providing technical assistance to the group home staff, be able to work collaboratively with Operational and Clinical Directors (Adult, Residential, Clinical , Social and Family, Medical, Nursing, Nutrition).

• The Area Coordinator will be expected to function in a Quality Assurance role in ensuring that houses under his or her charge adhere to the governing regulations through regular record review.

• The Area Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring all individual and residence financial records are reviewed on a quarterly basis at minimum.

• The Area Coordinator is responsible for ensuring all records for billing purposes are in compliance and submit/review billing on a regular basis.

• The Area Coordinator must be available during off hours for administrative coverage.

• The Area Coordinator will be expected to cover residences in the absence of a residence manager

• The Area Coordinator is responsible for payroll review of all staff assigned to their respective residences.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Master’s degree in a managerial or social science field with three years of experience in managerial or clinical capacity.

Or

• Bachelor degree required with at least seven years of experience in a clinical or managerial capacity in as setting that supports people with developmental disability.

Or

• High School diploma with at least fifteen years of experience in managerial or clinical capacity

Required Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of the governing (OPWDD) regulations

• Ability to write well, be well organized, work independently and a fast learner

• Excellent communication, computer skills, and the ability to work under pressure

• High energy and the willingness to work as a team player

• A valid New York State Driver’s license.

• Must maintain confidentiality of staff and individuals records

• Must be able to remain professional at all times
• Must Be Fully Vaccinated (COVID-19)

SHIFT AVAILABILITY: Full-Time 

Available Work Locations: Bronx, New York and Westchester County