Placement Coordinator

Placement Coordinator

Denver, CO metro area - Full-Time / Hourly

We are looking for an Placement Coordinator who wants to help enhance the quality of life of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are receiving or seeking to receive services with PPCH

Who We Are 

Our mission is to build an inclusive and supportive community for the people we serve, and we are doing just that, one individual at a time.  

Founded in 1995, Parker Personal Care Homes (PPCH) has supported people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the Colorado Front Range for almost 30 years. 

As an organization that takes pride in the community we’ve created, we are determined to remain true to our core values of: 

• Community 
• Innovative Thinking 
• Individualized Approach 
• Family 
• Acceptance and Equality 
• Compassion 
• Personal Growth 

Our goal is to maintain a culture of happiness, career satisfaction and personal growth - all while providing excellent services to our customers.  We provide extensive training and hands-on learning opportunities, excellent benefits, competitive pay, and career paths for people who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about PPCH at:  www.parkerpch.com

What You’ll Do 

As an Placement Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring a seamless admission experience for families, guardians, and people with disabilities as they transition to or begin to receive services from PPCH. You’ll help support people receiving services in creating the lives they desire by facilitating successful partnerships and services. You will also act as liaison between our members receiving services, Host Home Providers, family members, and team members to ensure the pursuit of the member’s goals and choices. In addition, you’ll ensure that services and support are provided in a way that respects and acknowledges an individual’s self-expression, self-worth, self-reliance, and effective decision-making. 

Some of what you will do is:

• Builds and maintains relationships with referral sources, families, guardians, and people with disabilities looking to receive services in the community.
• Responds to inquiries, comments, and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Maintains exemplary services in all programs of responsibility through quality assurance measures and processes.
• Continually evaluates and assesses programs, and makes recommendations regarding improvements to services, supports, and customer satisfaction.
• Ensures that training, resources, and work environment are provided to support individuals receiving services in pursuing their goals, activities of interest, and social interactions. 
• Attends team meetings and ensures implementation of the person-centered service plan and applicable rights modifications for people receiving services. 
• Works closely with the directors of PPCH programs to ensure a smooth transition into services.
• Evaluates and assesses the programs’ strengths and weaknesses to improve services and supports using a person-centered approach. 
• Collaborates with and assists PPCH employees, contracted providers, and community stakeholders to carry out departmental and organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensures that the preferences of individuals receiving services from PPCH are considered and maintained according to standards. 
• Conducts required assessments of individuals receiving services and ensures prompt follow-up when deficiencies or areas for improvement are found. 
• Completes an inspection of the living environment for people receiving residential services from PPCH to ensure standards are met, prior to any potential new placement.
• Supports internal moves and other logistical issues related to admissions. Coordinates movers, arranges for storage facilities, and coordinates with other agencies as needed.
• Connects individuals entering into residential services with other PPCH programs to ensure they receive comprehensive support and continuity of care. 
• Models, teaches, and ensures respect for others, including individuals in services, staff, providers, guardians and loved ones, and team members

and much more…

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent is required (Bachelor’s degree is preferred) 
• Successful completion of the required training provided by PPCH 
• 2+ years of work experience in the field of social services or human services, serving children, teens or adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD) is required
• Strong computer skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office suite or similar software is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective listening skills, even when non-traditional communication is used is important
• Ability to lead, influence, direct and motivate team members, families, and contractors in order to provide quality services, and onboard individuals seeking support quickly and collaboratively in their preferred setting is key
• Strong organizational skills, effective and creative negotiation skills, the ability to prioritize well, think critically and problem-solve is necessary
• Must be dependable, trustworthy, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently with little or no direct supervision, once trained
• Must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to meet PPCH’s driving requirements

Important - Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Work may be performed in a typical office environment, in a private home setting, or out in the community, and may be performed in person, over the phone, or virtually
• Frequent lifting, moving, and/or carrying of approximately 30 – 40 pounds
• May be required to bend, stoop, squat, or climb as it pertains to assessing an environment
• Work may include driving throughout the Denver metro area on a regular basis

You’ll Get

Hourly Pay Range: $28 - $30

Benefits for Full-time Employees 

• Generous paid vacation and sick time 
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance available
• Six paid holidays and 3 floating holidays 
• 401k with matching contributions when eligible
• Comprehensive training (company paid)

and more… 

The above information is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications of this job.

NOTE:  In order to be considered for this position, you must complete your profile and apply to this position through our career site at:  www.parkerpch.com/careers so that you’re entered into our applicant system.    

Parker Personal Care Homes, Inc. (PPCH) is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to diversity, inclusivity, and wage equity. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, organ donors, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

PPCH uses E-verify. 

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by email, include the job title and number and confirm your request for an accommodation to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a PPCH employee and routed to a recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.