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 Part-time Respite Coordinator (0.4 FTE)

Department/Program: In-Home Respite

Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Oswego Office

Job Summary:
The Respite Coordinator will coordinate the services for individuals authorized to receive in-home respite services through ARISE.

Requirements/Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field; or, Associate’s degree and 1 - 3 years of life and/or work experience with individuals and/or children with developmental disabilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to supervise, train, lead, and support a team of part-time respite staff serving individuals enrolled in the program
  • Leadership experience
  • Ability to track, gather, and compile data for reports, billing, and payroll approval via computer; familiarity with MS Word and EXCEL
  • Good written and verbal communication skills, especially with parents of the consumers
  • Good time management and organizational skills

Essential Functions:

  • Implement policies, procedures, and required forms for the in-home respite program
  • Complete intakes to enroll new consumers in the respite program when units of service are available or to ensure full utilization of existing units. 
  • Recruit, interview, hire, train, and supervise respite staff as needed.
  • Conduct performance appraisals and disciplinary discussions as needed. 
  • Meet regularly with supervisor on best practices, program development and expansion, budget and staffing issues.   
  • Gather and submit documentation for Medicaid billing to the Business Office weekly.
  • Collect, review, and approve bi-weekly staff payroll and mileage reimbursement claims in EZLabor (electronic timekeeping system).
  • Maintain consumer records including intakes, safeguards, ISP’s, Medicaid waiver authorizations, monthly statistics, and billing documentation.
  • Complete program statistics and reports as required for internal recordkeeping and funders.
  • Attend and participate in agency and departmental meetings
  • Interact in a professional manner with parents/guardians of respite consumers; maintain professional conduct/detachment from personal involvements with the consumer(s) and/or their family members
  • Report any unsafe situations, accidents, or incident to QA Director and supervisor immediately
  • Attend required workshops and trainings
  • Other duties as assigned

Please include salary history and requirements in cover letter, forward with resume to: ARISE, HR Dept., 635 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203; fax to (315) 422-0294; e-mail to klynch@ariseinc.org; or download and submit our Employment Application using the link below.  ARISE is a drug-free workplace.  Great benefits package includes generous time off.  Persons with disabilities, minority status, bilingual and/or sign language fluency are encouraged to apply.  EOE  

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