Program Coordinator (406)

About the role

Lifeworks is a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives. As a Program Coordinator, you will coordinate, develop, and implement 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.
• 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.
• Serves 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 accurate payroll records for all individuals and employees, job coaches, and relief staff.
• Aids the leadership team in long-term and short-term planning development, 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.

Requirements

• Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience
• Pass 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
• 7.5 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