Shared Living Provider

Job Description: Shared Living Specialist- PT/FT

Responsibilities:

Ensuring all clients are treated with respect and dignity, recognizing individual clients needs and encouraging independence/support where needed
Performing walk through inspections of potential SLP placements and Respite providers
Offering training and guidance to new SLP applicants
Checking in with SLP applicants on a quarterly basis to keep waitlist updated
Coordinating with SLP and Human Resources for proper intake of applicants
Ensuring all background checks and training is completed for back up staffing/follow up with HR
Conducting Therap training with new Shared Living Providers and their support staff/back-up staff.
Participation in the referral/intake process
Monthly review of program data for Quality Assurance
Conducting, completing, and submitting Quality Assurance “Monthly Consumer Reports” within the SLP home
Assisting with oversight of all the client’s medical needs, insurance, payee needs, service needs, modification to the home, management of medications, etc.
Offer 24/7 guidance, crisis management to SLP as needed

Qualifications:

1-3 years of experience working as direct-line staff with persons with developmental disabilities.
Service delivery systems for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Experience in Word, Excel, Outlook and Therap.
Ability to connect and build effective working relationships with the clients, staff, and Shared Living Contractors
Communicate effectively, both written, verbally, and interpersonally.
Work in a complex and nontraditional human service setting with a diverse population.
Outstanding organization skills
Great time-management skills
Takes initiative
Experience in multi-tasking

Requirements:

A degree in a related field, or course study working toward a degree preferred or equivalent work experience
Valid Driver’s License
Current Vehicle Insurance (upon request)
MANDT, CPR, First Aid, Medication Aid training (preferred but will train if necessary)