PROGRAM COORDINATOR

Core Accountabilities

• Caseload Management
• Assure strategies set by family and team are carried out
• Document results for progress towards goals
• Assure people can manage finances, seek financial assistance, maintain possessions, arrange transportation, and be active in community
• Assure people live their best lives by providing assistance with grooming, hygiene, personal care, and medical needs
• Provide direction and support to staff to help people achieve optimum health
• Ensure staff monitor and document health information
• Aid staff in administering medications and scheduling/appending appointments
• Encourage balanced healthy meals and diets
• Conduct quarterly visits and monthly contacts with people supported
• Document meetings, conversations, and important information

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Sit for extended periods of time
• Walk and stand
• Use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate standard office equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Communicate in person, by telephone, and virtually
• Use vision abilities including close and distant focus
• Be exposed to noise levels ranging from quiet to moderate, and occasionally loud sounds and distracting noise levels
• Regularly drive throughout assigned region, with occasional statewide travel

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in human service field or related
• Preference given to psychology, social work, education, or gerontology degrees
• One year of experience in working directly with people with developmental disabilities
• Become certified QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disability Professional)
• Become certified in CPR and First Aid or Therapeutic Responses

Pay and Schedule

$50,000 per year, Full-time, Exempt

Benefits

N/A