Hampton Roads Va Clinical Coordinator/Residential Coordinator (53487)

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Program Director the Clinical Coordinator/ Residential Coordinator (CC/RC) is responsible for the coordination of all clinical services and for the-to-day operation and customer service of the residential facilities.

This includes:

• Coordination of Person-Centered Plans
• Medical appointments
• Assessments and consultations
• New admissions
• Behavioral Support Services
• Quality of data collection contained in clinical record
• Employee training of all clinical services
• The development and reviewing of all protocols
• Supervising and training the Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)
• Maintaining house/program budget
• Scheduling staff in a manner which limits overtime
• Working shifts as needed (to meet ratio needs)
• Maintaining a safe and orderly program in accordance with the Scope of Work and with Volunteers of America Chesapeake’s policies and procedures

CLINICAL COORDINATOR ACTIVITIES:

• Identify any environmental risk issues and work to ensure all environments are Healthy, Safe and free from hazards.
• Ensure staff and individuals are taught about the Home and Community Based Settings rules.
• Ensure that Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are trained on Individual PCP plans and goals by assisting with the development of competency-based trainings and examinations.

• Serve as a mentor/role model to staff and individuals receiving services.
• Promote the feeling of trust, dependability, and a stable work environment to encourage staff productivity.

• Collect and review all necessary information, assessments and reports to support development of annual person-centered plans. Ensure all clinical documentation and other information is gathered and is in place within designated time frames.
• Coordinate entire clinical component of services
• Ensure Person Centered Plans meet the hopes, dreams, aspirations and capabilities of the supported individual and focuses on individualized outcome achievements

• Audit medication administration record (MAR) weekly for accuracy and proper documentation. Complete medication error reports as necessary.
• Ensure specialized support elements are in place.
• Inform and maintain communication with service coordinators, families, on issues related to general medical concerns, illnesses, injuries and incidents.

• Encourage skill building in meal preparation and portion sizes for all people supported.
• Monitor staff for compliance with menus
• Work to develop healthy, person-centered menus and providing daily options for exercise and movement.

• Responsible for the development of monthly activity calendars that are person centered. Continuously work to connect people in their community to build natural supports.
• Recognize formally, and informally, holidays, special occasions and achievements of individuals with meaningful, appropriate celebrations.

• Establish effective communication efforts to individuals, families, staff through conversations and routine meetings.
• Ensure staff speak in a positive manner, using positive language which respects the supported individuals.

• Ensures benefit/entitlement programs are