Area Coordinator/DSP
Reports to: QDDP/Case Manager
Job Overview
The Area Coordinator /DSP are assigned a caseload of individuals and are often the families/individuals supported most familiar contact.
The Case Manager Assistant will advocate in family homes and Residential Habilitation settings for the best possible outcomes and life experiences.
This is a full-time benefited position.
The Case Manager Assistant/DSP will be scheduled for 20 hours administrative work and 20 hours direct support a week.
Responsibilities and Duties
Serves as the direct contact person for family/guardians regarding concerns and the daily needs of the individuals.
This would include all emergencies and general contact at a minimum of monthly.
Provides home/on-the-job training for the DSPs.
Provides in-home expertise and ongoing modeling for Direct Service Professionals regarding methods, strategies, and techniques relative to OSP implementation.
Organizes regular household huddles to keep all staff up to date on changes and information – reporting monthly to the QDDP
Program: Manages the day to day needs of the individuals on the assigned caseload to assure quality in overall service delivery (this can range from medical appointments, scheduling, attending meetings, etc.
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Attends all required meetings as requested by QDDP/Director of Services.
Work with QDDP to complete necessary paperwork to complete the overall service plan meetings.
(This can include assisting with meeting prep, compiling data, taking notes at the meeting, typing/updating documents).
Compiling data checks and entering the information into our system with quality checks from the QDDP.
This will include reviewing daily documentation and consumer objectives/case notes.
Medication Management (writing medications on MAR, prepackaging medications, calls to the pharmacy, and continuation of being Med-Certified.
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Completes and updates General Events Reports, including completion of a monthly environmental scan and any additional required follow-up, as assigned.
Participates in internal investigations as requested.
Assisting with Financial and Socioeconomic Paperwork; Personal Spending- Monthly Budget/Balance Sheets, SNAP Benefits, Medicaid Applications, etc.
Participates in on-call rotation as scheduled.
Reports and works with HR regarding any staffing issues and assists in staff evaluations annually.
Participates in the on-call rotation.
Works with Vocational- Rehabilitation to help consumers obtain meaningful employment.
Ensure necessary staff coverage in the event it is needed and necessary to maintain weekly hours, consumer illness, school closings, etc.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
At least five years’ experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
ND developmental disability certification within the first 6 months
Time management skills and ability to organize workload.
Strong interpersonal, oral and written communication skills are essential in this position.
Experience with implementing behavioral support and personal objectives.
Working knowledge of the medical, psychological, social, and educational aspects of working with people with disabilities.
Obtains and retains certification as a CPR/AED, First Aid and Therapeutic Response
The ideal candidate must:
· Valid Driver’s license
· Pass background check
· Able to work in homes with pets (cats/dogs or both)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $18.
00-$22.
00 per hour D.
O.
E.
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday with an occasional weekend
On call
Work Location: In person
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