Disabled Persons Action Organization is now hiring for the position of Respite House Coordinator.
This position requires working direct-care as well as carrying out administrative duties.
The days/hours required for the position will vary based on the needs of the program and will include day shifts, evening shifts and overnight shifts.
The prospective employee will work between 35 and 40 hours per week.
After the successful completion of a 90-day introductory period, benefits and paid time off will be available through weekly payroll deductions.
Benefits include, but are not limited to: health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance and many more.
Paid time off includes vacation after six months, personal time and sick time.
Listed below is a brief description of the position as well as responsibilities and requirements.
*Summary Description: *The Respite House Coordinator will be responsible for the operation of the Free Standing Respite House.
Will ensure proper care for all individuals, and provide a safe and nurturing environment by treating all consumers as individuals and meeting their individual needs and wants.
The Coordinator will schedule individuals and staff, plan activities, meal calendars, and execute any/all activities set forth by the Assistant Executive Director, and will ensure that established goals and objectives are accomplished in accordance with prescribed priorities, time and funding limitations.
*Exemplary Duties/Responsibilities:*
* Prepares reports, records, charts and files documents as required
* Is flexible to the needs of the agency, the individuals, and the families you serve
* Flexible as far as scheduling: days, evenings, weekends
* Will attend annual, team and staff meetings as required.
* When working as direct care staff, assist with meals and ADL skills.
* Clean and organize all areas that were used during program hours according to agency procedures
* Develop a staffing plan, establish a work plan and schedules for each stage of the program
* Assign, monitor and evaluate the work of program staff
* Will shop for program required items, house supplies and will maintain inventory.
* Will carry the FSR agency cell phone and be on-call as needed, alternating with the Assistant Coordinator of the program
* Will assist in the formulation of goals and objectives and will exercise independent judgment in the course of carrying out overall responsibilities.
* Will work a minimum of 2 full shifts per week when individuals are scheduled.
*Required Experience, Education and Training:*
* Prospective employees must possess a high school diploma or equivalency, with (preferably) two (2) years of experience with the developmentally disabled or similar field.
* Knowledge: Principles and practices or supervision of developmentally disabled children and adults.
* Skill: Interpersonal communications, verbally and in writing, with a diverse range of people, including the proper handling of emotional situations; effectively taking direction from the Program Supervisor/Program Coordinator; effectively using time and resources to accomplish program goals; analyzing and independently solving problems in a variety of moderately difficult situations and problems in an appropriate manner.
* License: Must possess and maintain a valid New York State motor vehicle operator's license.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
* Physically able to work direct-care.
* OPWDD experience preferred.
If you apply for this position and wish to be considered, please be sure that your resume is updated to reflect any experience you claim when answering the pre-screening questions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.
00 - $20.
50 per hour
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Retirement plan
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* Weekends as needed
Experience:
* Direct Support Professional: 2 years (Preferred)
* Supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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