Program Coordinator

Primary Duties & Essential Functions

• Maintains and utilizes sound working knowledge of all program standards (OPWDD, CSE and HIPPA).
• Supervise, hire, on-board, mentor, coach and terminate house managers to ensure a safe and successful environment for the program individuals.
• Evaluates staff on an ongoing basis to ensure Direct Support Professionals are displaying the OPWDD Core Competencies.
• Works collaboratively with the House Manager to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained in each assigned program.
• Oversees program budget and ensures compliance of budget.
• Oversees and audits individual's funds to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Attends and participates in treatment Teams and individual annual meetings.
• Completes ongoing compliance inspections of assigned programs. Ensures compliance violations are corrected.
• Ensures all direct care staff understand and are able to implement the Staff Action plans and behavior support plans for all individuals in the program.
• Maintains an environment that is safe by ensuring agency policies are upheld.
• Reviews individual logs & communication logs.
• Participates in the Treatment Team, Clinical Management meetings, and other committees as assigned.
• Facilitates meetings as delegated.
• Manages in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, union contract, agency policies, etc.
• Attends elective internal and external training for continued professional development.
• Responsible to check email daily and communicate appropriate information to staff.
• Ensures individual medical needs are being met.
• Ensures the program has adequate supplies to care for the individuals.
• Participates in Community Services Executive on Call rotation as assigned.
• Afford assistance with maintaining individuals benefits as assigned.
• Provides leadership, motivation and encourages that practices be a model of care that reflects the philosophy and vision of the agency.
• Delivers and creates a safe, therapeutic environment of care to all individuals and their families served.
• Display knowledge of community-based resources throughout the Capital Region.

Required Education, Knowledge And Skills

• High school diploma/GED required. Associate degree preferred.
• Will substitute degree requirement for previous supervisory experience within related field and related work experience in the field of human services.
• 1 Year supervisory experience.
• 3 years’ experience of related work in the human services field.
• Valid New York State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to perform therapeutic holds based on approved interventions.
• High level of communication skills is required.
• Promotes and supports cultural diversity and competence and is strength-based.

Abilities And Working Conditions

• Must be available to work a 40-hour work week with flexibility.
• Must have a valid NYS driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Willingness to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population.
• Occasional travel to all residences.
• Ability to deal positively with changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Display a positive, professional and proactive attitude to accomplish quality work that is in line with the agency’s mission statement.
• Seek opinions, alternative view points in decision making.
• Understand and respect the expertise and experience of others, appreciate the different views, and the perspective and limitations of other individuals.
• Exhibits a professional, courteous demeanor with internal and external constituents.