Program Facilitator-Resident Specialist; Salary Range: $39,521 - $43,186 / Annually

JOB PURPOSE

Provides Residential Coordination for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities served through Host Home/Companion Care, Residential Support Services, Supervised Living and Supported Home Living, Respite and Community Supports.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs training and supervision of residential staff and contractors
• Participates in the hiring process and the development of new employees
• Makes sure the needs of and the provision of services to the individuals who reside/participate in each location/service area are met
• Operates within the guidelines of the Performance Contract, HCS, and TxHmL Principles

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• High school diploma or GED
• Two years of experience in working with individuals with disabilities in a residential setting
• One-year supervisory experience preferred

DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED (IF APPLICABLE)

• HS diploma/GED

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Good spelling and grammar skills
• Ability to write progress notes according to standards, assessments, brief mental status exams, memos, letters, various complex reports and miscellaneous other documents with acceptable spelling and grammar
• Ability to input data into computer, make calculations, complete paperwork, produce reports

OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS (specify)

• May be required to interact with other consumers, referral sources, outside agencies, and family members to determine needs and actions to be taken
• Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state
• Liability insurance required if employee will operate personal vehicle on Center property or for Center business
• Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business
• Must complete all training requirements in month in which they are due
• May be required to provide on-call duties
• May be required to fill in for vacant shifts, which may include overnight shift
• Availability of a personal vehicle for business use may be required
• Work will take place within office setting, community setting and within the homes of clients
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must successfully pass all background screens as required by the state