Director of Shared Living - FT - Columbus

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13697402 The Director of Shared Living is the primary contact for all Shared Living services and is responsible for oversight, record keeping, monthly site visits, and compliance with all regulatory agencies for our Shared Living Services. These include but are not limited to KDADS and the applicable CDDO in our service areas. This position requires the ability to work independently as well as a member of a team to ensure program goals are achieved in an effective manner. This position will also supervisor the Shared Living Program Assistant.\ \ Be a real life hero in the lives of those with disabilities.\ \ Love what you do and know that you are making a big difference.\ \ Class LTD is hiring an individual to manage our Shared Living Program.\ \ A caring, family atmosphere and is a valuable part of life. Shared Living services through CLASS provide a natural, supportive, extended family environment for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities to thrive. \ Paid training is provided. Major holidays are either off or paid double. Dress code is relaxed business casual.\ \ The successful candidate will have a passion for enriching the lives of individuals with disabilities, a caring personality and an ability to be attentive to details. They will be able to lift 50 lbs and pass a background check regarding criminal offenses and child/elder abuse. Experience is appreciated but not required. We will train the right person. Essential FunctionsShared Living Responsibilities:\ \ 1) Recruitment of Shared Living Homes. Markets & solicits SL homes; promotes SL clients.\ \ 2) Conducts home visits prior to placement(s) and assures KDADS & CLASS, health and safety expectations are being met.\ \ 3) Assists with identification, monitoring and coordinating the training needs of Shared Living Contractors (SLCs).\ \ 4) Maintains a database of current SL homes and potential home providers.\ \ 5) Provides paperwork training and assists new SLCs in correctly completing required paperwork.\ \ 6) Maintains close working relationships with KDADS, CDDO and CLASS staff members.\ \ 7) Reviews CLASS-SLC contracts annually and SLC-Client agreements/acknowledgement as changes occur.\ \ 8) Visits SL Homes at least MONTHLY to ensure quality services are being delivered and documents any corrective action plans when needed.\ \ 9) Monitors and follows-up on any corrective action plans and documents outcome/status.\ \ 10) Communicates and works with necessary team members relating to SL Services, including attending MFEI and PCSP meetings and assisting in the development of the PCSP and MCO Service Plans when necessary.\ \ 11) Maintain confidentiality regarding client and provider information.\ \ 12) Other duties as assigned.\ \