Job Description
A Residential Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of services to the individuals served, including finance, medical, recreation, program services, family contact/involvement, education, and household management. An RC / Lead DSP provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual & developmental, and physical disabilities. The ultimate goal is to empower individuals with disabilities to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.
_ What You Get to Do:_
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Be a Lead for other DSP staff
- Ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals we serve.
- Assist with daily living tasks such as moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, personal hygiene and more.
- Light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
- Build relationships with persons served and teammates.
- Attend special community occasions and fun activities like outdoor walks, games, and social events.
- Transport persons served to appointments or other activities outside the home.
- Empower people with disabilities to live life to the fullest.
- Document progress, milestones, and action steps.
What We’re Looking For:
- Sincere desire to provide supports to persons with developmental disabilities
- Ability to make sound judgments
- Ability to work as a team member to maintain consistency and quality in services and exchange support, feedback, and ideas with co-workers and team members
- Flexibility in working various days, hours, sites and with various individuals
- Leadership ability