The Residential Coordinator position provides leadership through planning, coordinating and supervising the Residential program staff and activities.

Schedule: Monday thru Friday 11am-7pm; rotating weekend on-call requirements

Location: Ridgely, MD

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Consistently report to work on time as scheduled, prepared to perform assigned duties and responsibilities during entire scheduled work period/shift.
• Supervise full and part time Residential Direct Service Providers (DSP) and Shift Supervisors for assigned suites/ homes;
  • Schedule staff for assigned suites/ homes.
  • Hire staff as needed to meet optimal staffing levels.
  • Complete 90-day performance evaluations for new hires, and annual performance evaluations for residential care providers.
  • Monitor new hire training and performance.
  • Manage on-going employee performance, including staff disciplinary actions with corrective action plans, suspension, and/ or termination of employment when necessary.
  • Role model appropriate social behaviors and relationships.
  • Identify staff training needs and coordinate activities to build skills.
  • Conduct routine meetings with staff.
• Manage the overall cleanliness, organization, and quality of physical facilities for assigned areas.
• Conduct routine audits of assigned areas, and students rooms, and take corrective action as necessary.
• Collaborate with Residential Case Manager or AW Coordinator for all students in assigned suites/ homes;
  • Participate in drafting and implementing residential goals as part of the students annual service plans.
  • Collaborate with school staff on individual student needs, progress, and plans of action.
  • Review logs and data sheets with staff and plan appropriate actions to ensure student success.
  • Write quarterly progress reports for students that are related to student data.
  • Oversee implementation of behavioral plan when necessary.
  • Assist with programming for students in assigned areas identified as 365.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with parents
  • Communicate with parents on a regular basis.
  • Return phone calls or emails within 24 hours.
  • Investigate all parent concerns/ complaints and take appropriate action to resolve any issues.
  • Inform Residential Administrator of all parent concerns.
  • Facilitate monthly dorm newsletter for parents for assigned dorms/ homes.
• Share on-call duties with other Residential Coordinators on the weekends (rotating schedule).
• Communicate with Parents, School Staff, Vocational Department, Nursing, DHR Representatives, DSS Representatives, and others as required for individual students.
• On call Monday through Friday during normal residential hours.
• Assist Behavior Specialist with the follow-up for incident reports.
• Obtain all required DHR certifications and trainings.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a human services or related field plus 3 years of experience in the area of autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities required; OR Associate degree plus 5 years of experience as noted above required.
• Prior experience working with the individuals aged 5-21 with developmental disabilities required.
• Must have at least three (3) years of staff supervisory experience.
• Must have ability to interact and collaborate with other professionals in the field.
• Must have strong leadership, teamwork, human relations and communications skills.
• Mustbe RCYCP certified, or obtain certification within 3 months of employment in the position.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years old.
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in US upon offer.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background checks through CJIS as stated in Family Law Article 5-561, and pass pre-employment CPS check.
• Must have current and valid drivers license in good standing and must have a driving record that would permit coverage under Benedictine drivers insurance.

And most importantly...

• Must be a strong advocate of the Benedictine mission to help children and adults with development disabilities achieve their greatest potential, and be motivated to contribute to the mission with pride and integrity.

Benedictine is an EOE.