DCS Program Coordinator

About the role

Evergreen Life Services is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team. We are a company dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising staff and scheduling them for their assigned shifts.
• Taking disciplinary action as necessary.
• Functioning as a Program Coordinator for individuals served.
• Assisting in the developing, preparation, and monitoring of individuals served plan of care according to the guidelines of the developmental and / or finding, and according to the needs of the individual served.
• Interviewing prospective individuals served and families
• Cooking appointments, meeting, etc.
• Serving as a support for the individual served, their family, and Evergreen staff who provide services.
• Making sure that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
• Assisting in scheduling individuals served specific training and in maintaining documentation of such training.
• Working flexible hours as requested by Executive Director.
• Staff performance evaluations.
• Participate actively in hiring staff in their perspective home assignment.

Requirements

• A four (4) year degree or any combination of education and experience in serving individuals with disabilities, or four (4) years full-time equivalent experience in a supervisory position, preferably in the field of mental health or related field.
• Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in serving individuals with disabilities.
• Experience in supervising staff, monitoring budgets, and following licensing and regulatory guidelines.
• Needs a clear understanding of administrative procedures and personnel management.
• Needs an understanding of Medicaid guidelines as they relate to programming.
• Needs an understanding of guidelines for individuals served receiving Supported Living, Assisted Living, or In-home Waiver Services.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Windows 7, Office 2010 applications and aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
• Constantly moves about to coordinate work
• Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
• Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
• Constantly alert and observant during working hours
• Will supervise
• Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individuals served and their families.
• Must be creative in problem solving and planning.
• Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, professionals, and with persons from other agencies.

Skills

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, professionals, and with persons from other agencies.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule as requested by Executive Director.

Contact

For more information about this position, please visit our website at evergreenls.org.