Residential Case Manager​/Program Coordinator​/Care Coordinator

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Full Time Lakewood, CO, US

Salary Range: $22.00 To $25.00 Hourly

The Residential Program Coordinator enhances the quality of life for customers with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) who choose to receive services in their family home or from a paid family member. Supports people in creating their lives they desire by facilitating successful services. Acts as liaison between individuals receiving services, paid Family caregivers, family member and team members to ensure the pursute of the individual’s goals and choices.

• Ensures that the self-expression, self-worth, self-reliance, and decision making of individuals on caseload is supported and respected through Host Home services.
  • Fosters collaboration with individuals receiving services, their loved ones, the Host Home providers, and their support team.
  • Ensures that training, resources, and work environment are provided to support individuals’ receiving services in pursuing their goals, activities of interest, and social interactions.
  • Ensures implementation of the Annual Plans and Individual Service and Support Plans (ISSPs) for people receiving services.
  • Continually evaluates and assesses the programmes’ strengths and weaknesses to improve services and supports using a person-centered approach.
• Supports a culture where individuals receiving services are healthy, safe, and valued by others.
  • Models and teaches respect for others, including individuals in services, Host Home Providers, guardians and loved ones, and team members.
  • Ensures the safety and well-being of individuals receiving services by providing oversight, guidance, and resources to Host Home Providers.
  • Ensures that the preferences of individuals living in Host Homes are considered, and that homes are cleaned and maintained according to standards.
  • Conducts required assessments of individuals receiving services and ensures prompt follow- up when deficiencies or areas for improvement are found.
• Responsible for compliance with PPCH policies, and the rules and regulations of State and Federal oversight agencies.
  • Ensures bookkeeping, and recordkeeping meets standards of PPCH and State and Federal agencies.
  • Oversight of and responsibility for current and complete Host Home tracking and documentation, including health-related services.
  • Conducts regular visits to Host Homes to ensure that individuals receiving services are safe, healthy, satisfied with services, and that the setting meets all quality standards.
  • Ensures Host Home Providers and Respite Providers have completed required trainings, including annual refreshers, according to established timelines.
  • Maintains knowledge and understanding of PPCH and other regulating agencies’ policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and guidelines.

• Respondstorequestsfrominternalandexternalauditors.
• Attendsmeetingsandstaffingasneededorrequested.
• Coordination of health-related services documentation.
• Coordination of Prior Authorization Requests, to include Medical Durable Equipment.
• Works in the capacity of administrative or other Residential staff as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Highschooldiplomaorequivalentrequired.
• Required training will be provided and must be successfully completed.

• One or more years of work experience in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities required.
• One or more years of experience working in the Colorado Developmental Disabilities System is preferred.

• Excellentwrittenandverbalcommunicationskills.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office…