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About the Role

The Community Habilitation Coordinator/QIDP will oversee the day-to-day operations of the HCBS Community Habilitation, Children's Respite, and In-Home Respite programs. Responsibilities include assessments, plan development and implementation, financial monitoring, quality assurance, direct care, and staff management. The role requires professional conduct demonstrating compassion, dignity, and respect.

Responsibilities

Promote and adhere to all elements of the Agency's CQL outcomes and Core Values.
Ensure protection from abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and exploitation.
Monitor and ensure individuals' well-being, safety, and rights in conformance with governing regulations.
Support individuals in living a life with self-determination, choices, and personal outcomes.
Demonstrate active knowledge of OPWDD and agency governing regulations.
Provide active leadership in problem-solving, planning, decision-making, and delegation.
Facilitate open communication between staff, families, and individuals served.
Assist Human Resources in interviewing and recommending direct support candidates.
Communicate with Human Resources regarding vacant job positions.
Lead teams in assuring the agency's Core Values are understood and implemented.
Oversee Community Habilitation, In-Home Respite, and Children's Respite programs in the south.
Complete Initial Service Provider Training observation and Core Competencies.
Provide direct supervision to Habilitation Specialists II, Respite Specialists, and Staff Supervisors.
Gather and submit information for monthly board reports.
Schedule Per Diem Staff for Children's Programs.
Participate in meetings and collaborate with individuals, families, Care Managers, and Plan Writers to develop/change habilitation plans.
Attend Habilitation plan intakes and reviews.
Develop habilitation plans meeting HCBS manual criteria, utilizing PISP/ISP and team input.
Update plans at least semi-annually and maintain records.
Assess skill levels of individuals requesting Community Habilitation services.
Generate and distribute necessary paperwork for individuals' documentation.
Consult with Care Managers and maintain contact with individuals to facilitate quality service delivery.
Lead the team in assuring individuals have choices, individualization, community inclusion, independence, and productivity.
Assist and train direct care staff in mastering skills for active treatment, age appropriateness, and plan implementation.
Conduct bi-monthly staff meetings.
Ensure accuracy of staff time sheets and their submission/approval.
Ensure petty cash receipts are accurate and submit monthly.
Assist in the development of policies and procedures to ensure program compliance.
Ensure utilization reviews and complete internal audits.
Address issues identified by utilization review or audit findings.
Ensure each individual has a current habilitation plan corresponding with the Life Plan.
Review weekly respite notes for compliance.
Work cooperatively with the Compliance/QA Manager to ensure appropriate documentation.

Requirements

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, time management, and organizational ability.
Demonstrate supervisory competence.
Must have vision and hearing corrected to within normal limits.
Requires full range of body motion including bending, kneeling, squatting, sitting, climbing, reaching, lifting, and the ability to carry items up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
Will need to travel to offsite locations.
May be required to effectively operate an agency vehicle and transport individuals.
May be required to receive and maintain acceptable Driver's Certification status.
Must be computer literate and experienced in working with Microsoft Word, Office, Excel, Access, and a large database.
Must be able to be trained in emergency first aid, including CPR and behavioral techniques.

Skills

Human Services
Developmental Disabilities Program Leadership
QIDP Status
NYS Driver's License
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Database Management
Emergency First Aid
CPR
Behavioral Techniques

Location

Oneida County
Lewis County

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3 years of professional level leadership experience in a developmental disabilities program

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field
Professional licensure which qualifies for QIDP status

Salary/Compensations

$40,040.00

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package
Generous paid time off
Paid training

About the Company

Founded in 1954, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter is a premier human services agency in the healthcare field.
Started by parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities, inclusive of their community.
Employs 700 staff and supports over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties.
Provides a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, guardianship, respite, recreational, and day habilitation for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Owns and operates integrated businesses, including Progress Industries.
Dedicated to enriching lives and fostering inclusion for individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities.
Mission: To provide a full spectrum of educational, vocational, employment, residential, family support, and other services for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Offers an inclusive and positive work culture that values collaboration, empathy, and a commitment to making a difference.
A team dedicated to changing lives.

Equal Opportunity

The Arc firmly believes in and subscribes to fair employment practices and opens its facilities to every qualified person.
Prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military status, domestic violence victim status, non-job related conviction record, Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.