Direct Care Coordinator

• DESE - MA Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education; helps individuals (ages 6-22); program nested within Family Support
• HBTS - Home-Based Therapeutic Services are intensive services that help families with children with moderate-severe behavioral health, developmental, or physical disabilities. RI only

Location: Smithfield, RI

Job Id: 898

# of Openings: 0

Job ID # - 898

Position : Direct Care Coordinator

Department : RI Children's

Schedule : Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week

Pay Rate : $24.00

About Us

The Arc of Bristol County provides innovative services and programs that empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and exceptional support, we promote growth, inclusion, and innovation for people of all abilities.

• Voluntary Retirement 403(b)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account)
• Pet Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field of study
• 3 years of experience working with individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities (preferred)
• 1 year of experience working as a HBTS/PASS/ABA Treatment Coordinator (preferred)

and/or

• 1 year of experience working as an HBTS/PASS/ABA Direct Support Professional
• Experience in advocacy for individuals with disabilities
• Safe driving record, current driver’s license, and motor vehicle insurance

Job Responsibilities

*Responsibilities are based on the needs, goals, and preferences of individuals and families and may vary accordingly*

• Provide in-home support to families on caseload
• Implement interventions and utilize de-escalation strategies as directed by the Clinical Supervisor(s) and treatment plan
• Document data from in-home supports and submit by required deadline
• Track and calculate client data for preparation of the treatment plan
• Supervise assigned direct support staff including training, scheduling, discipline, and performance reviews
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness in the review of time taken (sick, vacation, etc.) and submission of supervised timesheets on a weekly/bi-weekly basis
• Recruit and train staff in accordance with agency and state policies and procedures. In collaboration with the Program Coordinator(s) and Clinical Supervisor(s), provide staff training, mentoring, performance evaluation and disciplinary action as appropriate to specific services (HBTS/PASS/ABA)
• Meet with staff regarding individual plan(s) of service. Conduct monthly home visits with each family on caseload
• Oversee case files and review case plans and progress reports for quality assurance
• Provide quality assurance/oversight to the delivery of coordination services for individuals in HBTS, ABA and PASS programs.
• Protect the rights and dignities of individuals with developmental and other disabilities
• Commit to organizational quality initiatives by participating in programs that will enhance treatment services, improve team processes, which includes but is not limited to regular attendance at staff meetings

*Benefits eligibility is based on full-time hours.

Employment compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act

The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to use hands in order to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. The employee is required to stand, walk, sit, and occasionally be required to lift/transfer up to 50/70 lbs. alone or occasionally up to 200lbs with the assistance of other staff. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.