Posted 2mo ago

Coordinator of Community Supports

@ Archway Programs
Union, New Jersey, United States
$75k-$80k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:supervise staff, ensure resources, promote ethics
Requirements Summary:High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree preferred; valid driver’s license; 3 years supervisory experience; experience with IDD/elderly populations.
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Job Description

  • Work towards advancing the mission and values of Archway Programs.

  • Ensure that all necessary program resources are used to meet the needs of the individuals.

  • Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times.

  • Maintains established division and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control standards.

  • Guards the confidentiality of client information from both outside persons and Archway Programs employees whom do not require this information to perform their job functions

  • Provides culturally sensitive services that are based on knowledge of cultural diversity to accomplish quality client care.

  • Customer Service: Respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness.  All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Archway Programs standards.

  • Cooperates fully with Archway Programs, Department of Human Services, and Division of Developmental Disabilities, DCF & DCP&P staff in any and all inspections, investigations, audits, etc.

  • Supervises and monitors Group Home, Supportive Living, Respite and PE staff as assigned. Serves as chief liaison with staff, consumers, other agencies and community in general

  • Keeps close watch over the care and safety of all consumers, advises and takes action when necessary without infringing on consumer rights

  • Conducts intake interviews and updates as needed for each consumer, no less than annually

  • Actively promotes consumer independence and choice

  • Serves as key liaison to parents and other human services agencies

  • Conducts staff meetings as appropriate, monitors and responds to emails

  • Is on-call as needed for Group Homes, SL Manager and Respite/PE staff

  • Provides daily supervision and administration to managers/supervisors/staff of Group Homes/Supportive Living, respite & PE.

  • Continually monitors and implements comprehensive quality improvement for programs assigned.

  • Selects/evaluates and terminates management/supervisory and some line staff

  • Works with inter-agency departments, supervisory staff and outside contractors to maintain physical plants and furnishings in good working condition

  • Assists in developing, updating, monitoring, implementing and evaluating ISP.

  • Customer Service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, helpfulness.  All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with Archway Programs standards/policies.

  • Participate in quality improvement projects.

  • Promote and participate in Archway Programs Risk Management and Performance Improvement goals addressing the health and safety of clients and employees.

  • Promote inclusion for individuals through meaningful and high quality community activities.

  • Cooperates fully with Archway Programs, the Division of Developmental Disabilities, Department of Human Services and Department of Children and Families staff in any and all licensing, inspections and/ or investigations.

  •  Complete all required paperwork accurately and within given timelines.

  • Comply with Archway Programs’ policies and DDD licensing standards. Maintain established division and program specific policies & procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control standards

  • Perform other such duties as may be assigned for providing excellent customer service and for the most effective operation of the company.