House Coordinator Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge as a House Coordinator with Camphill Communities of Ireland (CCoI).
The primary purpose of this role is to provide a safe and effective service to the residents within your care through the implementation of quality and safe processes and systems.
Purpose of Post
The person appointed to the post should be innovative and dynamic, reporting on a regular basis on the quality of service offered, identifying issues and areas which require attention or improvement.
Key Responsibilities
1. Advocacy and Rights
* Uphold and respect the human, legal and constitutional rights of individuals supported by CCoI, recognising their uniqueness and equality.
* Ensure that individuals are encouraged to develop their self-advocacy skills and opportunities for involvement in advocacy.
* Foster among residential support staff respect for the tenancy rights of individuals in residences and ensure that they are consulted and in agreement with all matters in relation to their living arrangements and environment.
2. Person Centred Support for Living
* Ensure that individuals receive a high quality, personalised service which addresses their needs and wishes.
* Support individuals in achieving the greatest degree of autonomy and participation possible in the management of their own health, including where possible the development of self-medication skills.
* Assist and support residential support staff to ensure that individuals have their social, educational and vocational development needs addressed.
3. Management & Leadership
* Be responsible for the management and administration of the service to which assigned.
* Lead and develop the staff team in supporting the delivering of person-centred services, problem solving and seeking solutions to outcomes and barriers raised in the delivery of person-centred plans.
* Monitor and support staff in the administration and management of medication.
* Lead, develop and participate fully with a team-based approach to Performance Management and the Strategic Plan.
4. Money and Budgets
* Monitor the application of the budget for each residence and report to the Person in Charge on the effectiveness and efficiency of same.
* Be accountable for all monies which you may be responsible for.
* Ensure that finances and assets of individuals are protected in line with CCoI Residents Finance Policy.
Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience
Applicants must:
* Hold a minimum of a Level 7 on the QQI Framework - BA in Social Care Studies or equivalent qualification in Heath or Social Care.
* Candidates must have a minimum of 1 year's experience in a supervisory capacity within a similar social care setting.
* Have a minimum of 3 years' experience working in the disability sector/vulnerable adults.
* Detailed understanding of current policy and developments at national and sectoral level in relation to Social Care within disability services.