Host Home Supervisor

Overview

About Us Special Kids Special Families (SKSF) is a Colorado 501(c)3 nonprofit organization located in Colorado Springs founded in 1998 to provide respite and specialized care for children and adults with disabilities and special needs. Various programs offer community support services to families and are designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout their life span.

Scope This position will focus primarily on ensuring that the rights of the Host Home clients are being met, implementing the regulatory and safety standards of the agency, the Division for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the Community Center Boards. The position will be under the supervision of the Host Home Program Director.

• Assure that applicable standards of Health Care Policy and Financing are implemented and audited on a regular basis and that residents receive a high quality of services.
• Assist with the process of reporting protocols to the IDT, to ensure the safety of the client.
• Ensure that each client’s agency file is completed and up to date at all times. This includes the client’s therapy and shared drive.
• Conduct provider monitoring visits according to the monitoring schedule protocol ensuring they are completed and that there is a written follow up plan to address any deficiencies identified and how they will be corrected.
• Assess the health and safety of each client in the home; obtain required documentation and signature of the provider and client.
• Attend HRC meetings for assigned clients.
• Problem solve issues and concerns with the Program Director, Host Home team, IDT team, provider and client; and ensure that recommended actions are consistent with agency policies, procedures and protocols.
• Schedule and attend staff meetings related to the client service plan. Create plans, implement and monitor ISSP’s & BISSP’s for assigned clients.
• Assist in working with the providers to coordinate the medical, dental, behavioral, psychiatric and other needed services for the client.
• On a monthly basis, oversee the Personal Needs Funds cash ledgers of clients on a caseload and submit all necessary paperwork as delegated in a timely manner.
• Meeting and communicating regularly with the Residential team and other adult services staff and managers as needed.
• Assist the Host Home Department team and Director of Adult Services in providing and implementing provider training as delegated by the Residential Services Program Director.
• On call as scheduled which could involve communication via phone or text or in person assistance after hours.
• Perform related work as assigned.

• Prefer a Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field
• Require a minimum of two years’ experience in serving individuals with developmental disabilities as a Host Home supervisor.
• Prefer 1-2 year experience as a Host Home Supervisor or department team leader
• Strong leadership abilities and problem solving skills required.
• CPR, First Aid & CPI, & Universal Precautions certification within the first 30 days of hire.
• A valid driver’s license & current vehicle insurance, and an acceptable driving record per SKSF standards.

$50,000/yr. DOE; full-time/exempt position

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Employer Matching 401K
• Paid time off, including sick time and holidays, including one floating holiday: unused sick days roll over up to 48 hours in a year.
• Referral Program
• Free Child Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for staff on our health insurance.
• Employees are eligible for 70% discount (employer contribution) toward Advanced Primary Health Care membership with Pinnacle.
• Mileage Reimbursement: currently at sixty-two and a half cents ($0.625) per mile.