Welcome to New Horizons Center for People with Special Needs.
If you are looking for a place to grow, develop and support our members -_ Look no further!_
New Horizons is a non-profit organization that has been supporting Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities in Lake Havasu City, AZ for almost 50 years. We pride ourselves in community integration with the support we provide through various programs, which include, eight residential settings, day programs, habilitation, and group supported employment. New Horizons is looking for a Residential Coordinator to empower individuals with lifelong disabilities to enjoy life by promoting abilities and respecting personal choice.
The Residential Coordinator, under the supervision of the COO, supervises and coordinates all residential facility and programming needs of the persons they support to ensure that they are assisted in gaining their maximum individual potential and independence while participating in community life.
Job Duties:

• Knowledgeable of and adheres to New Horizons Center Policies and Procedures.
• Residential Coordinator and residential staff to ensure compliance of all Arizona DDD licensing and programmatic regulations.
• Ensures that adequate documentation for residential habitation exists and that needed revisions, deletions, and new additions are made in a timely manner.
• Responsible for interviewing, screening, and recommending House Managers and staff for hires to the COO.
• Authorizes leave time of House Managers and coordinates with the House Manager appropriate leave times for all staff under their supervision.
• Monitors/evaluates job performance of House Managers and staff.
• Assures that the House Manager and all other staff are adequately trained in performing the duties of their positions.
• Maintains staff development records and ensures staff receives notification of and attends training.
• Conducts monthly meetings in each home under supervision to ensure compliance with licensing regulations, inform DSP staff of any changes in the Person Centered Support Plans/Behavior Treatment Plans, and review any areas where staff training is needed.
• With the approval of the COO, is responsible for disciplinary actions, demotions, and terminations of the House Manager and the residential staff.
• Reviews, amends and approves house schedules prior to implementation to ensure that adequate staffing is available to meet the needs of those supported
• Routinely monitors appropriate implementation of diets at meals.
• Arranges for and accompanies people to medical, dental, and other services as needed.
• Develops community resources to meet the social/recreational needs of the persons supported.
• Prepares/Develops required reports per standards established by DDD and/or any other accreditation body.
• Attends and/or chairs meetings as required to discuss any concerns which may warrant amending program plans and document necessary information pertaining to these meetings.
• Assists persons supported in making choices when establishing personal goals.
• Reviews assessments and other pertinent data for validity and reliability.
• Develops specialized assessments or modifies existing assessments to better determine the training needs of the persons being served, where appropriate.
• Chairs and develops the Person Centered Plans for each person served, focusing on the identification of personal outcome and the organizational supports necessary to achieve those outcomes.
• Serves as a member of the management team for residential programs and provides input into decisions related to admissions and discharges.
• Utilizes input of other knowledgeable people in assessing the needs of persons they support.
• Coordinator reconciles cash on hand monthly.
• Assumes the medication responsibilities of the House Manager in their absence.
• Reviews the MARS/Documentation Administration Record in each facility monthly.
• Checks for new medication orders. Ensure that all weekly medication checks are done and documented by the House Manager.
• In-services all assigned staff on new medication(s), medication changes and medical procedures as needed or at least review current medication requirements on a monthly basis.
• Coordinates medication in-service with Day Supports as needed.
• Supports individuals in the residential facilities when staffing is not available.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Maintain approved driving privileges with New Horizons Center.
• Assures that adequate amounts of groceries are available.
• Monitors grocery costs weekly.
• Monitors gas cost weekly.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in the Human Services field from an accredited college or university is required.
• 1 year of experience in the field of developmental or intellectual disabilities required.
• 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must possess reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Working Hours:
The Residential Coordinator is expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week. These hours are flexible and much include the ability to work evenings and weekends. Flexibility and after duty and on call hours are necessary. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Travel via airplane, car or train, as appropriate maybe required.
Working Conditions:
The Residential Coordinator works in t he residential homes and other company facilities. This position is very active and requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, pulling, pushing, and reaching. The employee must be able to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Must have normal range of hearing and vision.
The Residential Coordinator is expected to conduct himself/herself as an example for other staff and workers. He/She is expected to develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with all New Horizons Center personnel as well as with the public, other agencies, businesses, and industrial contracts

Supervision: The direct supervisor for the Residential Coordinator is the COO.
Typical Physical Demands: Sitting, standing, bending, stooping, reaching, frequent lifting, and manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines. Must have normal range of hearing and vision.

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Typical Mental Demands: *Must be able to deal with stress associated with fast-paced work environment and multi-tasking. Formulate decisions and act upon them. Adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels. Maintain confidentiality of all sensitive information.

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Hazards/Potential Hazards: *Cleaning chemicals, ergonomic hazards: i.e. static postures, repetitive motion, trip hazards such as file drawers and electrical wires video display terminals.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person