Clinical Coordinator - Crisis Respite; Non-Profit

Clinical Coordinator - Crisis Respite (Non-Profit)

• Full-time

AHRC New York City is a family governed organization that envisions a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced. We advocate for people who are neurodiverse to lead full and equitable lives. Generosity guides us as we honor our legacy and continuously grow through a culture where curiosity, creativity, and optimism are valued and celebrated.

AHRC NYC is seeking a Clinical Coordinator (CC) to oversee all aspects of its Crisis Respite Transition Program (CRTP) in Brooklyn. The Clinical Coordinator (CC) is responsible for collaborating with FCS and Residential staff in overseeing all aspects of operation for the Crisis Respite Transition Program (CRTP). The CRTP provides clinical and residential supports for people with I/DD experiencing psychiatric or other behavioral health crises.

The CC fulfills these responsibilities through the activities of the staff he/she supervises and therefore, primary responsibilities include the training and oversight of direct care staff in appropriate delivery of qualitative person-centered, trauma informed care and treatment and consistent adherence to safety and other policies and procedures.

The CC acts as a role model for DSPs in engaging with the people they support and with related stakeholders to work towards mitigating crisis-related factors and facilitating a path to a safe and stable return to the community. The CC identifies unmet needs of the people supported in the house and gaps in programming, communicates with appropriate parties, and follows up on concerns.

This is an on-site position at the CRTP.

Salary: $75,000- $100,000 per year plus a low cost comprehensive Benefit package....see Benefit information below.

• Assists with the interviewing, hiring, training and oversight of direct care staff in the provision of clinically based care for the emotional, physical and personal well-being of the individuals and ensuring a nurturing, structured and protective environment
• Ensures ongoing compliance and quality assurance with State and Federal regulations applicable to operation of facility to which he/she is assigned.
• Provides direct supervision and guidance to all employees assigned to the CRTP. Completes mandated written evaluations of staff in residence, as well as oversees any disciplinary actions needed to address performance problems by staff.
• Ensures staff assigned to the respite house are registered for all required and appropriate training.
• Provides service coverage in accordance with staff scheduling established by senior management, as well as provides ad hoc coverage in cases where scheduling may change due to direct staff shortages or emerging needs of residents.
• Assumes accountability for smooth operations of the respite house, including adherence to funder’s and agency’s policies and procedures related to house and vehicle maintenance, fire safety, and residents’ and personnel files.
• Collaborates with clinical and management team in planning each person’s individualized program of services and care, covering both daily and longer-term needs, and ensuring delivery of services and care by direct care staff that addresses each person’s interests, behavioral health needs, preferences, strengths and capabilities.
• Participates in comprehensive service planning activities with outside agencies, as applicable, for each person at the respite site.
• Monitors direct care activities related to medical services, including ongoing maintenance of electronic and paper medical records, scheduling and attending of medical appointments, appropriate oversight for individuals’ self-administration of medication with support, and request for referrals as needed.
• Ensures each person’s basic needs are met, including adequate supply of food, clothing, personal hygiene items, and any other personal belongings necessary to meet individuals’ needs within the respite house.
• Ensures nutritional needs of residents are fully met.
• Ensures recreation and leisure activities are planned and coordinated (staffing, funds, transportation) in accordance with each person’s interests.
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