Residential Coordinator-Northern Colorado
The Residential Coordinator supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by managing caseloads, ensuring quality residential care, and advocating for person-centered services. This role involves coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, monitoring health and safety, overseeing providers, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards. It offers opportunities for professional growth across three levels based on experience and leadership responsibilities.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring a Residential Coordinator to manage and improve residential supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role balances case management, provider oversight, advocacy, regulatory compliance, and direct relationship-building with individuals, families, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Manage an assigned caseload of adults receiving residential services
- Monitor health, safety, rights, preferences, and overall quality of life for each individual
- Build professional, person-centered relationships with individuals, host-home providers, family caregivers, and support teams
- Advocate for appropriate, high-quality services and supports
- Coordinate care with families, guardians, case managers, therapists, medical providers, state personnel, and other team members
- Monitor diagnoses, medications (routine and PRN), medical appointments, and follow-up protocols
- Develop and implement service, safety, behavior, treatment, and support plans in partnership with leadership and teams
- Conduct required health, safety, and welfare visits, including annual unannounced home visits and compliance inspections
- Supervise, train, support, and hold residential contractors accountable for service delivery and documentation
- Provide education and resources to individuals, families, providers, and support teams
- Participate in team meetings, clinical supervision, administrative reviews, Human Rights Committee reviews, and court hearings as needed
- Complete documentation and case records accurately and within required timeframes
- Audit individual and provider records for accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance
- Use sound judgment to resolve complex concerns, make timely decisions, and respond effectively during emergencies
- Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation as scheduled or assigned and provide backup direct care, transportation, or shift coverage when required
- Use trained NVCI techniques and approved physical interventions only when necessary and permitted to maintain safety
- Immediately report suspected mistreatment, abuse, neglect, or exploitation as a mandatory reporter
- Use email, electronic records, HR systems, and data-tracking applications effectively
- Adapt to changing program, organizational, and regulatory needs
Compensation
- Annual salary range: $57,897 – $64,000 (USD)
- Employment type: Full-time
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, human development, social services, psychology, or related field preferred (some levels accept high school diploma/GED)
- Minimum experience varies by level (I–III):
- Coordinator I: Entry-level; HS diploma/GED required; 1–2 years relevant experience preferred
- Coordinator II: 2–4 years IDD or similar experience; able to manage a full caseload independently
- Coordinator III: 3+ years residential, case-management, leadership, or IDD experience; experience mentoring staff and managing complex cases
- Demonstrated success managing complex or high-acuity cases
- Experience mentoring, training, or supervising employees
- Advanced knowledge of IDD regulations, compliance requirements, and residential program operations
- Ability to complete and maintain required specialized certifications
Requirements for All Levels
- Must be at least 18 years old (role includes driving responsibilities)
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required; must be willing to transport individuals when needed
- Ability to travel between residential settings, appointments, meetings, and client locations
- Must successfully complete and maintain CPR, First Aid, Medication Administration, NVCI, and other required training or certifications
- Ability to perform the physical responsibilities of the role and respond calmly during behavioral escalations and emergencies
- Must be able to provide direct care and coverage when program needs require it
- Must complete all required background checks for working with at-risk adults
Why Join Our Client
Working as a Residential Coordinator with Confidential Client offers meaningful impact and professional growth in case management, residential compliance, provider oversight, advocacy, and leadership. You’ll work independently while supported by a collaborative clinical and operations team.
Benefits
Health & financial benefits may include (eligibility may depend on employment status and tenure):
- Flexible paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Postpartum wellness package and hospital indemnity coverage
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts; monthly dependent care contribution
- Accident and short-term disability insurance
- 100% employer-paid life insurance; voluntary term life options
- Pet insurance, mileage and cell phone reimbursement, discounted cell phone plans
- 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
Well-being & professional development:
- Employee Assistance Program (mental health, legal, financial resources)
- Paid professional development and certification opportunities
- Free clinical supervision for qualifying degrees/licenses
- Anniversary recognitions, bonus opportunities, and parental support programs
Coordinator Levels (I–III)
Residential Coordinator I
- Entry-level role for those building experience in residential or IDD services
- High school diploma/GED required; related bachelor’s degree preferred
- 1–2 years relevant experience preferred
Residential Coordinator II
- Experienced coordinator who independently manages a full caseload
- Related bachelor’s degree preferred
- 2–4 years IDD or similar service experience
- Experience coordinating with interdisciplinary teams; trauma-informed care preferred
Residential Coordinator III
- Advanced coordinator with strong residential, compliance, and leadership skills
- Related bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years residential, case-management, leadership, or IDD experience
- Experience managing complex cases and mentoring staff
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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