Program Coordinator - Day HabilitationSalary Range: 18.90- 20.90 Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.Location: Plaza Neighborhood Center, Orock 4 Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services. Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds, and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming, and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender, and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Position Summary The Coordinator is responsible for the day to day management of their assigned program as outlined in the position standards. The Coordinator will ensure individuals receiving services maximize their personal and vocational potential in their center and community through assessment, program planning and training. Position Standards Provides on-site supervision and mentoring to staff including but not limited to program development and implementation. Monitors the job performance of all program staff, ensuring staff demonstrate proficiency in all goals and skillsets outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies. Regularly conducts, participates in and maintains documentation of individual's meetings and staff meetings. The Coordinator is the primary liaison with Abilities First providers, outside agencies, families, and the individual in order to present an overview of all services and progress related to the individual. Ensures the development and delivery of all services, supports, safeguards and activities identified by ISP/CFA and the Day Habilitation Plan. Ensures active and appropriate engagement with individuals and staff. Adheres to the principles of independence, community integration, individualization and productivity. Ensures the delivery of quality services. Responsible for ensuring participant's data and related billing documentation on the computer using the designated software program is completed in a timely manner. Ensures the center is kept safe, clean and decorated in an age appropriate manner and the program is kept in good repair inside and out. Will incorporate core concepts of CQL's person-centered excellence by respecting people's concerns and responding accordingly and will use teachable moments to assist people in understanding and exercising their rights. Fulfills mandated reporter role by interrupting and reporting suspected abuse to administration immediately. Ensures all required trainings and certifications required are current, and seeks further support and training where needed. Ensures all staff meet required trainings for the role which they are assigned. Demonstrates continuous regard for personal safety and safety of others. Consistently exhibits the qualities of a committed and professional employee including but not limited to: respect toward others, strive for excellence, teamwork and unity. Ensures proper operational efficiency and maintenance of physical plant. Responsible for providing transportation to individuals receiving services driving agency vehicles with a capacity up to 14 passengers. Adheres to agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior, which require all employees, consultants, board members, volunteers and affiliates to perform their responsibilities according to ethical and legal standards with honesty, integrity, fairness, good faith and respect for others and the law. Follows all agency policy and procedures and demonstrates continuous regard to personal safety and the safety of others. Performs other appropriate job related activities as requested by your supervisor or as circumstances warrant. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, in order to perform the essential functions of this job, an individual shall be required to:
Have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, squat, bend the knees, pivot and grasp with both hands (in order to properly and safely perform the techniques taught in CPR/First Aid, behavior intervention techniques, and lifting and carrying techniques). Lift individuals by using appropriate techniques, including but not limited to usage of tools to assist, such as the Hoyer Lift. Assist individuals in ambulation by providing physical assistance, including use of a gait belt or other equipment where necessary. Have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time. Have the ability to push, pull, and maneuver adults in wheelchairs. Possess verbal and written communication skills, in English, to ensure adequate regulatory documentation. This is a full-time position eligible for these benefits:
- Vacation, sick, personal, and holiday time off
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
- Retirement savings options with 403(b) plan
- Employer paid life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Increased earning potential with online training through College of Direct Support
- On Demand Payment - access your earnings as early as the next day
- Discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, etc.
- And More!
Requirements Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field with one year's experience working with the developmentally disabled population or any combination of education and experience which in the view of the employer qualifies the candidate for the position. Basic computer skills are required. Expertise in goal writing and implementation of individuals' program plans. Current SCIP R certification, Medication Administration certification, CPR certification, and SFA certification or the ability to achieve certification required. Must have a current NYS driver's license, free of moving violations; deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier.