Program Coordinator (313)

Essential Duties

• Promotes optimal health for individuals though routine, preventive, and emergency health care and clinical services.
• Ensures that work environments are safe, secure and where individuals are free from harm.
• Supervises and performs case management responsibilities, including preparation, implementation and evaluation of Individual Support Plans for employees funded by the Department of Developmental Services, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, School Departments, etc.
• Works closely with the DDS Case Management Team Service Coordinators. Will serve as the program Safety Officer as assigned by Director and be responsible for implementing safety plans and programs.
• Encourages regular communication and cooperation between staff of all LES programs to ensure coordination of rehabilitation and production efforts.
• Maintains effective communication with residential providers and families regarding activities and supported employment placements.
• Covers for various sites, placements, activities and outings in the community.
• Provides training, support and follow-up to individual and group placements.
• Maintains accurate records for individuals served for the purpose of program evaluation, billing etc.
• Coordinates the scheduling of all relief staff for the Program.

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience
• Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks
• Valid Driver's License required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent Benefits Package

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible spending account