Shared Living Coordinator

Overview

Starting Rate $23.50

$2,500 Sign-on Bonus

To coordinate, provide and supervise high quality supports to the individuals and providers served by Shared Living program.

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/GED

Additional Shift Details

This role requires travel within approximately one hour of Framingham. 

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Implement all aspects of the Shared Living program.
• Act as program liaison to local DDS Area Office, Office of Quality Enhancement for Licensing and Certification, CARF and other Department personnel as delineated by Program Director.
• Act as liaison with other agencies involved in providing services to the individuals, we support such as day programs.
• Ensure that the program meets and complies with all applicable DDS regulations: overseeing compliance of providers with mandated trainings.
• Perform all responsibilities as identified in DDS regulations re "placement services”.
• Collaborate with Recruitment and Transition Coordinators in recruitment, selection, and evaluation of shared living families.
• Develop positive relationships with individuals, caregivers, families, and monitor/assess placements minimally on a monthly basis.
• Train caregivers in all facets of their responsibilities.
• Oversee Shared Living placements.
• Support the development and growth of all individuals served in the program.
• Provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Collaborate and prepare for clinical case reviews with the Shared Living multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure all program record keeping and documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Oversee grievance policy for families and individuals.
• Participate in state-wide shared living round table meetings and the yearly shared living conference.
• Attend trainings assigned; maintain necessary certifications (CPR, First Aid, Safety Care (As Needed), HR/DPPC, PBS).
• Ensure that individuals we support are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates’ Human Rights policies.
• Adhere to all principles related to The Advocates Way.
• Perform all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• BS/BA or Associates Degree in related field with at least 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and able to use good judgment.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Sensitivity to the needs of the individuals we support.
• High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license. Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport consumers.

Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.

Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?

Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening.  We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.

Is Human Services a Fit for Me?

Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve.  We put the individual first.