Shared Living Coordinator

SHARED LIVING COORDINATOR
Pay rate starting at $19.50 per hour
For over 50 years, Creative Works has been building communities of inclusion one relationship, one experience, and one person at a time. We believe in creating opportunities for people to contribute to their communities, to pursue their potential and to be treated with dignity and respect.
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that supports individuals with disabilities throughout southern and central Maine, offering a full complement of community and residential programs designed to empower lives of connection, empathy, and a sense of place, purpose, and belonging.
We offer 11 paid holidays, 14 days paid time off, and a comprehensive benefits package options, including but not limited to: health, dental, and vision insurance, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and 403b retirement plan with company match!
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for assisting with the development, management, and oversight of multiple Shared Living Programs. This includes providing ongoing support to the Shared Living providers. This role requires a high level of communication with the Shared Living Program Manager, the Assistant Director of Shared Living Services, and is integral to the success of the Shared Living Program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Support Shared Living Providers in all areas related to their responsibilities
• Adhere to a regular schedule of monthly home visits
• Fully understand and abide by the agency's code of ethics
• Ability to adequately write Individual plan narratives that effectively reflect the participant's goals
• Ensure all OADS and Mainecare requirements are adhered to as related to Shared Living
• Participate in PCP meetings, Quarterly Shared Living Provider meetings/trainings, communicate concerns and report outcomes back to the Director of Shared Living Services in a timely manner
• Participate in planning meetings to ensure appropriate goal development and implementation as it relates to the Shared Living programs
• Complete all necessary documentation and reports to ensure timely submission of all documents to stakeholders according to the standards of Creative Works
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with participants, providers, family members, guardians, case workers, and other stakeholders

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide administrative support by writing IPP's and monitoring of participant files
• Aids Shared Living Providers with the appropriate tools and support to effectively manage the responsibilities of their independent program.
• Assists the Director of Shared Living Services with the program development of new Shared Living programs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of home visits, and other related contact with the Shared Living providers.
• Ensure compliance with all CWS policies and procedures.
• Ability to remain supportive and empathetic in all situations.
• Ability to remain flexible and quickly adapt to changing circumstances.
• Must be able to problem solve and offer solutions to challenging situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL WORK TOLERANCES:

• While performing this job the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to travel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English
• Valid driver's license required.
• Satisfactory driving record per agency's insurance company standards.
• Must maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Must have or be willing to obtain DSP or CDS, CRMA, and other trainings as required.
• Experience and knowledge of the Shared Living option preferred.
• Problem solving skills and strategic planning highly desirable.
• Must be able to travel to conduct home visits and attend meetings.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
• Must have professional level writing skills to maintain documentation standards, reports, and any other related responsibilities.
• Progressively responsible experience in managing services/programs is desired.
• Direct supervisory experience a plus.

Salary Description
$19.50