COMMUNITY LIVING COORDINATOR - MacDonald Training Center, Inc.

Work Location: Hybrid Position (4 Days in Office/1 Day Remote)

About MTC

• To empower people with disabilities to lead the lives they choose.
• MacDonald Training Center (MTC) transforms the lives of people with all disabilities through innovations in vocational training, employment services, residential supports and life enrichment opportunities. MTC's programs are customized to meet the needs and learning styles of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Autism Spectrum disorder, and those who are deaf and hard of hearing.
• MTC's wide range of services include post-secondary educational programs for young people on the Autism Spectrum approved by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE). MTC supports job seekers looking for career advancement through job coaching, employment training, placement services, internships and on-the-job training. MTC serves all ages, from youth eagerly anticipating their first job, to seniors seeking to age in place with dignity. We work towards a day when every person has an equal opportunity to imagine and achieve his or her full potential.
• MTC understands that every person is unique, and all seek a sense of belonging, connection and purpose. At MTC we educate, empower, elevate, employ and connect people with disabilities to their community.

Summary of Role:

• The Community Living Coordinator is one of the key support positions for MTCs clients and is responsible for the coordination of staff and clients between the multiple living facilities. They are to support the staff and ensure clients are cared for in the best way possible to empower them to be successful.
• The Community Living Coordinator will also ensure that all regulatory and internal requirements are being fulfilled while helping to elevate and empower our community members.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary liaison between consumers, staff members, and other stakeholders (i.e. support coordinators, service providers, and family members) and collaborates with clients, families, and circle of support for best care opportunities. Ensures compliance with all MTC policies and procedures, requirements of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) and other regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for managing Personal Support staff, Supported Living Coaches, including interviewing, hiring, motivating, conducting 90-day and annual performance reviews on staff, monitoring schedules, approving timesheets, and any disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensures a healthy, safe, and comfortable living environment is being promoted by staff for the consumers.
• Ensures collection of consumer data to complete program outcome reports quarterly.
• Reviews & maintains consumer files to ensure required documentation is maintained in compliance with regulatory and auditing agencies.
• Monitors and supports staff to ensure that all service delivery entries in iConnect systems are complete, accurate, and submitted in accordance to established deadlines.
• Performs editing and quality control of iConnect entries in preparation for billing.
• Accurately completes all required Florida Medicaid and APD/iBudget paperwork for each consumer.
• Develops implementation plans with consumer's input and provides needed support to achieve stated goals.
• Ensures community inclusion, medical appointments, prescriptions, transportation, third-party benefits, and other needs are being addressed for each consumer.
• Occasional Night/Evening work may be required.
• All other duties as assigned.

• 2+ of professional experience in working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• 2+ years experience in customer or client service.
• Experience managing employees.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.

Experience Preferred:

• Problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Time management, highly organized and detail oriented is required.
• Be a self-starter.

Educational/Certification Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience. (Nursing, education, or social, behavioral or rehabilitative science)

Educational/Certification Preferred:

• CPR
• First Aid

Computer Program/Resource Requirements:

• MS Suite

Computer Program/Resource Preferred:

• iConnect (Billing Software).

Physical/Driving Requirements:

• Must have valid driver's license and insurance coverage.
• Must be able to lift up-to 25lbs.

Travel Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel between both locations and drive clients if needed.

Language Requirements:

• English proficiency (both written and spoken).

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and flexible spending benefits offered.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – All full-time employees will accrue paid time off.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
• Holiday observances.
• Educational and Professional Development benefits.
• Excellent opportunity to start a new meaningful career path.
• People First organization!
• Amazing company environment with team activities and casual dress.

Disclaimer:

MTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and therefore does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap, military service, or unfavorable military discharge. MTC is an employment at will.

All employees must comply with and pass Level II background screening (F.S. 435.04 and 409.907), Drug Screening, and FDOT/MVR check.

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