Shared Coordinator

Position: Shared Living Coordinator
Assistance Plus is seeking a detail-oriented individual to join their team as a Shared Living Coordinator.

The Shared Living Coordinator (SLC) provides the necessary monitoring and oversight of Assistance Plus Shared Living Providers (SLP). The SLC ensures services provided by the Shared Living Provider focus on the specific needs of the members who are adults with a developmental disability and/or autism. The SLC will ensure the quality and safe delivery of approved in-home and community services as outlined in the Support or Comprehensive Waivers, and in the HCBS Global rule.

This is a full time (40 hour per week) position located at our Waterville office.

Because the SLC will drive to a client’s home in order to monitor services, proof of vehicle insurance at $50K/$100K and a valid Maine driver’s license are required.

Duties include and are not limited to:

Recruiting and retaining Shared Living Providers Ensuring the completion of reference and background checks completed by HRParticipating with the Case Manager (CM), SLP, member, and/or Guardian in the matching process

Conducting home visits to assure the Provider has the skill set and lifestyle to support the individual

Entering data into Evergreen for all reportable events related to members

Documenting home visits, phone contacts, and consultations

Ensuring that the client’s plan of care drives all service activities

Maintaining regular contact with the SLP according to contract and Maine Care standards

Conducting home care compliance visits to assess compliance with health and safety codes, behavioral regulations and behavior plans

Assuring the completion of progress notes and medication administration reports by the SLPConducting home visits every other month at minimum alternating with every other month phone calls, member must be present for 2 documented visits annually

Ensuring the completion and accuracy of daily documentation per Maine Care benefits manual

Completing the Shared Living Home Visit (SLHV) tool twice a year Reporting to CM, OADS, and Guardian issues with medication administration, documentation, and significant issues impacting the member’s support

Completing a well water test at intake and annually thereafter

Attending annual PCP meetings with Case Manager, SLP, and client

Completing all annual paperwork for client and SLPMaintaining respite care options

Completing weekly tracker review

Partnering with CM to coordinate services and share information

Ensuring the execution of a contract annually with the SLP according to regulations

Providing or offering available trainings to the SLP for free if available

Ensuring the SLP has completed trainings required of the contract

Attending MACSP Shared Living and CSP meetings, along with other trainings provided by OADS consistently to grow knowledge of services

Following and meeting strategic planning requirements

Ensuring SL Providers comply with Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) regulations

Promoting HCBS guidelines around the promotion of competitive integrated employment

Updating SL Operations manual as needed to meet HCBS regulations and comply with agency updates

Carrying a minimum caseload of 20 contracted Shared Living cases with expectation to continue growing the program continuously

Maintaining and updating Shared Living Orientation Manual as changes occur in HR policies

Maintaining Workers Compensation waivers without lapse and all contractual agreements

Maintaining and updating Standard Operating Procedures as changes occur

Performing other duties as assigned

Position Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent required;
Associate's degree preferred

Must be 18 years of age or older

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