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St. Edmonds Home for Crippled Children
Residential Coordinator
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What they do
A Residential Assistant or Advisor works in a residential mental health, long-term care, or substance abuse treatment facility and provides support for patients, including resolving conflicts, helping them adjust to their environment, and alleviating concerns. Performs inspections and assists with move-ins and facility programming.
$40,936 / year median in Pennsylvania
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Essential Job Functions Work with Director to ensure staff is scheduled to minimize overtime. In conjunction with Director, will supervise Residential Supervisors and staff. Direct the daily routine of the department. Complete resident IHPs, and scheduled resident assessments in accordance with regulations; including quarterly IHPs. See that personal and supportive care is provided for each child commensurate with his/her needs and as specific in the IHP. Be responsible to see that all staff maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation on the residents' progress towards IHP goals, and shall re-evaluate residents' program, materials, and schedules on an ongoing basis and communicate needs to the Director. Maintains timely record of call-offs, and lines up replacement staff for call offs scheduling needed replacements through phone calls, text messaging and scheduling software. Manages schedule distribution taking in consideration PTO requests, holidays, FMLA and personal leave as well as open positions to ensure efficient staff coverage is maintained for holes in scheduled, including on the weekend/holiday. Other Job Functions May need to perform supervisor or DCP duties when necessary to support department. Report all unusual incidents to appropriate personnel immediately. Assists with follow up for incidents and investigations. Participate in regular meetings along with Director to promote effective communication of all pertinent information to DCP's and Supervisors. Attend meetings related to programming, safety, incident management and employee issues as needed. Assists in the hiring process of direct care personnel when necessary. Complete written evaluations for DCPs on an annual basis. Member of Interdisciplinary, Incident Review, IHP's, and Admissions teams. Treat all clients' records and communications with confidentiality and respect. Ensure SEHC programs meet regulatory standards and are in compliance with 6600 regulations. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.