JOB TITLE: Habilitation Coordinator
UNA LOCATION: Portage Industries, Inc. - Ravenna, OH
WORK SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri 7am-3pm. No nights, no weekends, no holidays.
BENEFITS:
- Choice of 3 medical insurance plans
- Dental and Vision insurance
- Short-term disability
- Free Long-term disability; free life insurance and AD&D insurance
- 401k with company match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 11 paid company holidays
SUMMARY: The Habilitation Coordinator is responsible to address and coordinate a wide variety of issues related to service planning, service delivery and special challenges through a person-centered approach, working for the satisfaction of the individual with their involvement in Adult Services. Personal development leading to community inclusion for individuals served is the framework that drives performance of responsibilities and duties in this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Develop, coordinate and monitor support including, but not limited to, adult day services, HPC services and participation in recreational and social activities.
- Provide training and technical assistance for all direct care staff regarding goals, outcomes, services and support for all clients.
- Communicate with SSA’s for the purpose of coordinating services and ensure that these services are being provided in accordance with the Individual Service Plan.
- Monitor MUI’s and UI’s and take immediate action to ensure health, safety and welfare of the program’s clients
- Participate in team meetings as appropriate, including, but not limited to, annual meetings, quarterly meetings, special team meetings and plan revision meetings
- Communicate issues and provide updates regarding clients in a timely and effective manner
- Serve as a “mentor” to provide guidance to new direct support employees regarding techniques and practices that enhance the effectiveness of provision of supports
- Keeps clear, concise, and accurate documentation and other records regarding clients
- Ensure and maintain effective relationships with other employees, individuals, parents/guardians, and state and local community service agencies
- May be required to temporarily cover a unit or drive a transportation route, if necessary.
- Adheres to all state, federal, local and company policies
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS:
- High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s in social work or other discipline preferred
- 2 years of experience as direct support professional
- 2 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities
- Warm, caring demeanor
- Excellent communication skills; ability to train staff
- Able to maintain confidentiality and understand/follow HIPAA laws
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand, walk, lift, and move objects. Must be able to stoop, stretch, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to push clients in wheelchairs if necessary. May be required to physically restrain client if behavior is a danger to themselves or others. Must be able to sit to use computer and telephone. Eyesight capabilities must be sufficient to perform these functions. Hearing must be adequate to perform these functions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver’s license with less than 6 points
- Pass criminal background check
- Pass pre-employment drug screen
- Pass pre-employment physical exam
- Complete first aid and AED certification
- Complete all DODD training requirements
FLSA: Hourly Non-Exempt
WORK SCHEDULE: Mon-Fri, 8 hours per day, and any additional time that is required to perform the job
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 90 Days
EMPLOYEE STATUS: Full-time, employment at-will
NOTE: This position description is intended to give a general idea of the types of requirements entailed in the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive or complete list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Working conditions may exist that are not such as normally exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to blood borne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive behavior.
As an employee of UNA, the job incumbent shall demonstrate respect for, support the dignity of, maintain the confidentiality of and observe the rights of all individuals served by the agency.
UNA is committed to the delivery of services and supports in an environment characterized by strict conformance with the highest standards of accountability in all areas of service delivery and business functions. Each employee affiliated with UNA has a commitment to refrain from all acts of: Fraud, Abuse, fiscal mismanagement, and misappropriation of funds and to report suspected cases of the same.
UNA does not discriminate based on handicap, race, creed, national origin, religion, sex or age
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
