Family Home Provider; FHP) Coordinator

• Job Category Direct Support Services
• Employee Type Full Time
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD.

We believe that a well-trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.

• Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
• Weekly Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• 401k retirement savings program

The Family Home Provider (FHP) Coordinator is responsible for the direct oversight and growth of Cedar Lake’s FHP Program. This position will function as a member of the Cedar Lake Residences (CLR) team and may provide supplementary assistance to any individual served by CLR.

• Assesses the need for potential growth to build a solid FHP and Co-FHP provider network.
• Completes interviews and home assessments for new FHP applicants and will streamline the matching process and increase operational efficiencies.
• Conducts planned and unplanned visits monthly to ensure quality assurance and compliance standards are met by reviewing documentation for consistency and accuracy. Ensures all documentation is current and uploaded into OASIS and HRST software. Completes home evaluations to ensure health, safety, and welfare standards adequately promote a clean and comfortable environment for the individual supported.
• Conducts information and training sessions to certify new FHP homes under the guidance and regulations of the Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver and Cedar Lake’s policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Cedar Lake Foundation Team to increase awareness and education of the FHP service through information sessions and recruitment events.
• Conducts quarterly network meetings and/or events for current providers for the purpose of building connections and increasing support.
• Drafts contracts and submits them to the department director for approval.
• Submits stipends for each provider to the department director for approval.
• Attends and participates in the individual’s plan of care meetings.
• Reviews and manages referrals received in residential programs.
• Manages admissions process in residential programs.
• Perform all other related work as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 1 year of related experience working with individuals with IDD is preferred.
• Knowledge & understanding of SCL waiver and regulations.
• Experience with training and public speaking.

• Full-time, hourly. On-call responsibilities. May include occasional weekends and evenings to meet individuals’ needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.