Program Coordinator (345)

About the role

Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency dedicated to providing adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. As a Program Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in coordinating, developing, and implementing rehabilitation services for individuals served by Lifeworks Employment Services.

Responsibilities

• Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care and clinical services.
• Safeguards work environments ensuring they are safe, secure, and free from harm.
• Supervises and performs case management responsibilities, including preparing, implementing, and evaluating Individual Support Plans for employees funded by various sources.
• Collaborates with the DDS Case Management Team Service Coordinators to ensure coordinated rehabilitation and production efforts.
• Serves as the program Safety Officer, implementing safety plans and programs, and encouraging regular communication and cooperation among staff.
• Maintains effective communication with residential providers and families regarding activities and supported employment placements.
• Coordinates the scheduling of daily and weekly staff and employee work assignments, for all individual, enclave supported employment placements, and Life Enhancement activities.
• Coordinates the weekly transportation schedule for all employment sites.
• Coordinates the evaluation and intake of referrals with the leadership team.
• Provides coverage support as necessary 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.
• Carefully coordinates accurate payroll records for all individuals and employees, job coaches, and relief staff.
• Aids the leadership team in long-term and short-term planning, organization, and evaluation of services and in the daily operation of the program.
• Implements Quality Enhancement standards within the program.
• Coordinates the scheduling of all relief staff for the Program.
• Performs other duties and/or assignments as needed for work/program locations based on the needs of the company.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• 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