Support Coordinator- Residential/SLA

Job Overview:

Responsible for the safety and well being of individuals supported; encouraging individuals to reach their fullest potential by assisting and participating with community activities that promote growth and independence.

Communication/Teamwork/Participation:

• Ensure that individuals supported are treated with respect and dignity.

• Knows and demonstrates the mission of AccessPoint RI.

• Interacts in a polite, honest, positive and professional manner.

• Works with all team members towards resolution.

• Is solution oriented when problems arise that need to be solved with others who can assist.

• Assists with the development of a warm and supportive environment which facilitates growth and learning.

• Encourages and demonstrates respectful and harmonious relationships among housemates.

Individual Support Planning:

• Is actively involved with persons supported in the planning and development of the Individual Support Plan (ISP).

• Knows the content of each ISP and partners with persons supported to follow through on goals.

• Supports people in activities of their own choosing at home and in the community; helps people discover new areas of interest.

• Assists individuals to develop a positive self-image; encourage independence with adult daily living skills providing assistance whenever needed.

Documentation and Follow-Through:

• Reads the house communication log at the beginning of each shift.

• Writes a clear, brief summary of the shift prior to the end of each shift.

• Completes all required daily documentation as related to the ISP.

• Is accountable for and properly documents the use of money.

Health/Safety/Wellbeing:

• Knows and follows procedures for specific health care plans and health issues.

• Ensures medications are administered according to the AccessPoint RI Medication Administration Policy.

• Operates all vehicles defensively, utilizing seatbelts and obeying all traffic laws.

• Reports any household, vehicle, maintenance or other safety issues immediately.

• Knows the whereabouts of persons supported at all times.

• Works with team members in keeping the home and vehicles clean at all times.

• Follows program plans and implements behavior management programs for each person supported.

• Informs the Manager/Service Coordinator of any concerns regarding significant changes in an individual’s behavior.

• Follows dietary/nutrition guidelines.

• Utilizes the on-call system as specified by the program guidelines.

• Adheres to all agency policies regarding exposure to blood borne pathogens, safety, disaster plans, etc.

• Completes all behavior management trainings.

• Completes annual fire safety training.

• Completes all health and medical trainings.

• Completes all Human Rights trainings.

• Schedules and follows through on medical appointments as necessary.

• Adheres to all agency policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Provides holiday coverage and participates in filling open shifts.