$1,000 Sign-on Bonus! - Adult SLO Coordinator - Shared Living

Job Description

Job Description

Morrison Center is seeking a Shared Living Coordinator for their Shared Living Program.  This is an oversight position of 20+/- Shared Living Contracted homes within 14 different counties to include in home visit every other month using own vehicle . Mileage reimbursement is provided!

$1,000 Sign-on bonus to be paid as follows: $500 at hire and $500 after six months of successful employment 

Benefits of the Job: 

• Hourly rate of $22.00
• Paid Time Off
• 12 paid holidays
• Retirement
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Short term/long term disability
• Flexible Spending

Requirements of the Coordinator Program Assistant: 

• Valid Drivers License
• Training in CPR and First Aid
• Direct Support Professional Certification
• HCBS 101 and Person-Centered Planning
• CRMA and Safety Management training optional
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to be available for after-hours and weekend phone calls from contracted providers related to residential concerns or emergencies

Responsibilities of the SLO Coordinator:

• Assist with matching individuals and providers, provide quality assurance reviews, and provide billing on behalf of providers, and consultation to shared living providers.
• Maintains consumer relationships, which ensure that each individual is treated with respect and has the opportunity to learn and grow in a positive and supportive environment.
• Promotes opportunities for consumers to routinely exercise informed choice in every aspect of daily life.
• Ensures the health and well-being of each consumer at all times.
• Participates with the case manager and individual on home visits to answer questions for the individual and families and to assist with decision-making on provider selection.
• Conducts quality assurance activities.
• Collects Criminal and DMV background check applications from providers and gives to Assistant Director for completion initially and every two years thereafter. Determine if any other background checks are required, such as those pertaining to Child Protective and Adult Protective actions, etc.
• Receives General Events Reports (GERs) and reportable events and files in Evergreen. Report to supervisor any issues with medication administration, documentation or any other significant issues impacting ongoing certification.
• Makes recommendations to the Shared Living Provider regarding appropriate record keeping, HCBS practices and consumer care. Provides MaineCare billing services for the Shared Living Provider weekly.
• Partners with the case manager to share information and coordinate activities such as home visits. Share any consumer- or home-related concerns with the case manager at least monthly. Partner with other Person-Centered Planning Team members.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with individuals, family members, case managers, and others who may come into contact with individual consumers. Reports problems to the Director in a timely manner.
• Plan for HCBS mandatory annual trainings; create/update annual training materials yearly, schedule training dates, send out training links to director for directions on sharing with coordinators.
• Monitor providers who are due for HCBS/OADS Mandatory trainings and register them accordingly communicating directly with the provider and Cc coordinator.
• Participate in teaching with/for Shared Living Director during Shared Living training sessions.
• Communicate with the current training department and OADS/HCBS to ensure trainings are current and up to date

Morrison Center is a private, non-profit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive, individualized support services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Morrison Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.