Residential Home Coordinator

Job Description:

Job Title: Residential Home Coordinator

Location: Perryville, Missouri

Department: ISL

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities while leading a dedicated team in a meaningful role? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Residential Home Coordinator and make a lasting impact on the lives of the individuals we serve. This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, promote independence, support person-centered care, develop leadership skills, and contribute to a positive and supportive home environment. We are seeking an organized, dependable, and caring professional who excels at communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration.

The Residential Home Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of residential services while ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served. This role provides leadership and support to Direct Support Professionals, coordinates services and documentation, monitors regulatory compliance, and collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to promote quality outcomes. The Residential Home Coordinator plays a key role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where individuals can thrive and achieve their personal goals.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement - Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts - Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate residential services and support individuals in achieving goals outlined in their Individual Support Plans.
• Lead and support Direct Support Professionals through training, coaching, incidental teaching, and ongoing guidance related to client needs and services.
• Collaborate with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and interdisciplinary teams to promote quality care and positive outcomes.
• Participate in Individual Support Plan meetings, RN visits, medical appointments, and behavioral support planning.
• Monitor the health, safety, cleanliness, and overall condition of assigned residential homes to ensure compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Review and maintain required documentation including daily notes, goals, health tracking records, Medication Administration Records (MARs), and authorized service documentation.
• Conduct audits and ensure accurate, timely documentation of services, supports, and residential activities.
• Manage client finances in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Coordinate safety drills, monitor special diet requirements, and ensure adaptive equipment training and compliance activities are completed.
• Respond to after-hours concerns, assist with staffing coverage needs, and help maintain continuity of services and supports.
• Track mileage usage and assist with budget-conscious operational oversight.
• Participate in organizational committees and perform additional duties as assigned.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One year of experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities required.
• Successful completion of Missouri Quality Outcomes training approved by the Division of Developmental Disabilities regional office may substitute for required experience.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current valid driver's license required.
• Acceptable driving record required.
• Current automobile insurance required.
• Successful completion of background screenings, including criminal history, driving record, and abuse/neglect checks.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with individuals served, family members, staff, and community partners using person-centered language.
• Strong organization, documentation, reading comprehension, and written communication skills.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions while exercising sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable means of communication required.
• Basic mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of approximately 2 to 4 hours.
• Ability to walk as needed when conducting field-based activities and supporting residential operations.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, filing, operating office equipment, and handling documents.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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