Activities Coordinator

About the role

Benchmark is a national leader in providing services to individuals with disabilities and mental illness. Our Fort Wayne, IN office is seeking a qualified and devoted leader to serve as a Day Services Activities Coordinator in our Day Programs.

Responsibilities

• Helps plan and implement community interactive experiences and interest-based classes as specified in each client's individual support plan (ISP).
• Provides training to clients in all identified areas and function as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes documentation as required by state and federal regulations.
• Complies with behavior support policies and procedures and implements approved behavior support programs.
• Maintains certification in medication administration, CPR and First Aid.
• Attends departmental meetings.
• Attends all required training and provides HR with updated personal information as mandated.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to supervisor or department head.
• Complies with all standards to assure the health and safety of all staff and clients we serve.
• Complies with and implements all protocols for individuals including but not limited to: high risk plans, dining plans, seizure management plans, positioning schedules, etc.
• Reasonable suspicion of a crime against an ICF/MR resident must be reported to Indiana State Department of Health and Law Enforcement (Elder Justice Act).
• Reports to work as scheduled.
• Captures activities for Consumers being served within Day Program.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Experience working with children or adults with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Experience with planning/organizing/executing activities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.