• Advocate for the dignity and rights of every individual.
• Promote development and outcomes as outlined in the individual care plan.
• Support access to community resources.
• Uphold the RHD mission, vision, and values.

• Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all.
• Scholarship programs and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities.
• Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• On-the-job training.

• Have a current, valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Are dedicated to enriching and improving the lives of others.
• Can adjust the schedule to fit the needs of the program (on-call rotation required for this role).
• Embody and uphold our organizational values.

• Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve.
• Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics.
• Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills.

• Ensures that HIPAA regulations are complied with and that all paperwork and required documentation is completed in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner as per regulations.
• Ensures incident reports are complete, accurate, and timely with corrective action taken when necessary. Input all reportable incidents and follow-up into Emergency Information Management.
• Participates in audits and ensures all license requirements of the program participant are met, service definitions for unlicensed home and community rehab and respite services meet funder and community standards.
• Maintains client files that include annual assessments and Individual Support Plans, as well as any supporting documents as per applicable regulations.
• Develops and maintains a catalog of community resources/activities and coordinates all communication for the consumers with individuals, family members, day programs, Behavior Consultants, SCs, and other outside entities, such as the Social Security Administration, Medical Insurance Companies, etc.
• Coordinates and distributes all consumer financial matters such as SSI, food stamps, representative payeeship, burial accounts, taxes, SSA Monthly Wage Reports, Room and Board contracts, renewal of annual stipends, etc. with the Fiscal Administrator.

• Trains direct care staff in the individual support plans as well as mentors them in day-to-day implementation and documentation.

• Creates an environment that empowers individuals through the development of skills and coordination of resources and supportive services.
• Ensures that all consumers' medical, dental, psychiatric, and psychological services are scheduled in accordance with regulations and doctor recommendations.
• Create ISPs and advocate for consumers with input from program management and the consumer's team to identify service needs and goals, ensure that such goals are accurately documented in the ISP, and to monitor ISP progress.
• Write instructional plans for the implementation of goals, objectives, and outcomes to implement consumer long and short-term goals and train all staff in the implementation of ISPs annually.
• Be part of a rotating on-call/shift coverage calendar.
• All other duties as assigned.

• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university (Special Education desired) and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism OR;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism OR;
• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

• Master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university (Special Education desired) and 1 year of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism OR;
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism OR;
• Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism.

• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to complete reporting requirements and submit necessary data in a timely fashion.
• Willingness to maintain a minimum of 24 hrs of in-service training per calendar year.

RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. RHD currently supports programs in: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee!