Program Coordinator

Job Description

Purpose: We are looking to expand our team and are looking for a program manager. We are looking for a person who can look outside of the box for new ideas to assist individuals with disabilities to reach their fullest independence by reaching their personal goals and desires. 

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor the Onsite staff training/orientation of new staff.
• Facilitate Annual OSP Plan/goals implementation meetings with Individuals and the team
• Training of staff on proper documentation using T-logs and other platforms
• Writing and updating OSP objectives and submitting request for an Outlier to the state, as necessary.
• Scheduling and attending Team meetings.
• Notify the Office Manager with hiring needs for homes and participate in the termination process, as necessary.
• Coordinating with DDPM, Families, Program managers, individuals and employees to discuss issues or concerns.
• Conduct House Visits to assess the performance of staff.
• Advocating for the needs of the individuals.
• Reporting unusual incidents to the appropriate personnel (Nurse, scheduler or QA)
• Monitor and document monthly review of client data.
• Conduct monthly house meetings with staff.
• Work with House Supervisor on any concerns with the individual as well as staff concerns.
• Plan and conduct any training needs in the homes.
• Must be able to maintain client confidentiality.
• Must enjoy communicating and meeting new people.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Must be able to be flexible throughout the day.

Job Conditions

• Position is a Full-Time position primarily M-F
• Position will require being on an on-call rotation.
• Position may require working direct support shifts in the evenings or weekends.
• Position can be stressful in terms of meeting deadlines
• Position will have both desk job elements but also direct support elements, which may involve sitting, standing and stooping and walking as well as in ordinate amount of telephone communication.
• Minimal lifting
• Able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English
• Must be able utilize basic office equipment in an office setting.

Job Qualifications

• Must have a 4 year Bachelor’s degree (Preferably in a Human Service Field area)
• Must have 1 year of experience in working with people with a developmental or intellectual disability.
• Must have DD certification (or have it completed within 6 months of accepting position)