Assistant Program Coordinator - ISE

About the role

If you have a caring heart and a passion for helping others, then PathPoint may be the place for you! Join us and make a difference in your community every day. PathPoint is seeking a full-time Assistant Program Coordinator to help lead our Supported Employment (ISE) program in Bakersfield, CA 93309. ISE aims to help individuals secure competitive employment with local businesses. PathPoint provides a job coach who offers intensive support initially and gradually transitions support as the employee gains independence, while also serving as a liaison between the employee and employer. As the Assistant Program Coordinator, you will ensure the quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of our services.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Program Coordinator with administrative duties and mentoring/training of staff; arranges staffing coverage when needed.
• Documents hours of service and assist with preparing monthly billing.
• Ensures that all assigned program individuals are present and accounted for during scheduled periods of work or instruction and are performing all tasks in a safe manner; remains conscious of their health and safety at all times.
• Supervises and supports individuals while they are learning and practicing skills at PathPoint sites, in the community, and at job sites.
• Acts as a liaison between employer and persons served; collaborates with employers and other community partners to ensure that partner expectations and agreements are met; takes appropriate corrective action when needed.
• Exhibits a friendly demeanor, establishes rapport with program individuals and acts as a positive role model for work habits, communication skills, etc.
• Serves as a role model to the community concerning the respectful treatment of individuals with disabilities; maintains confidentiality.
• Completes special incident reports, event information reports and seizure reports according to set deadlines; develops and implements behavior support plans, as needed.
• Assesses the skills of persons served; prepares written progress reports; utilizes Person Centered approach and tools.
• Attends staff meetings and all scheduled in-service trainings.
• Safety and Security: Reads, learns and knows the PathPoint Safety Handbook; Knows and follows the Safe Operations Guide; Promotes a safe and healthy work environment for self, individuals, other employees and community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one year of experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid California driver's license with at least 5 years driving history, a satisfactory driving record, and be eligible for coverage on PathPoint's auto insurance policy.

Benefits

• Culture of kindness, compassion and respect
• Opportunity to make a difference in your community every day
• Mental health day after 60 days and on 1st and 2nd anniversaries
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus flexible spending accounts
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid sick leave
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company match
• Other perks like a wellness program, referral bonuses, and an employee assistance program

Pay

Starting Pay: $24.25 per hour. The pay range for this position is $23.04- $25.46 an hour (subject to change based on a variety of factors).

Schedule

Schedule: 40 hours per week, the position for the schedule varies; the ability and willingness to work flexible hours including nights and weekends is required.