Coordinator - Adult Day Services - F/T

Easter Seals Southern California • Riverside, CA

1d • $24

About The Position

Easterseals is leading the way to full equity, inclusion and access through life-changing disability and community services. For more than 100 years, we have worked tirelessly with our partners to enhance quality of life and expand local access to healthcare, education and employment opportunities. Easterseals Southern California provides essential services and on-the-ground supports to more than 15,000 people each year—from early childhood programs for the critical first five years, to autism services, daily and independent living services for adults, employment programs, veterans’ services and more. Our public education, policy and advocacy initiatives positively shape perceptions and address the urgent and evolving needs of the one in four Americans with disabilities today. Together, we’re empowering people with disabilities, families and communities to be full and equal participants in society. Join us as we seek to be the most inclusive place for people with disabilities to live, learn, work & play easterseals.com/southerncal
OVERVIEW OF POSITION: Responsible for day-to-dayactivities that support the delivery of high quality, person-centered,outcome-based day services for adults with intellectual and developmentaldisabilities. Assists with the coordination of the intake process andassessments, as well as planning, scheduling and coordination of activities inalignment with individuals’ personal plan and within the scope of the servicedesign. Supports service compliance with applicable standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field is preferred.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Two (2) years of work related experience in Human Services, Adult Day Center/Services, or similar field. Or the combination of experience, education, and training to perform the job successfully.
• Knowledge of person-centered programming approach providing services to create purposeful and meaningful activities.
• Ability to demonstrate actively listening, patience, and empathy in communicating with individuals that use the service.
• Able to be creative and flexible, problem solve, organize and complete tasks in a timely manner, follow directions of supervisor, take initiative, work effectively with other team members and volunteers.
• Able to interact appropriately and maintain positive working relationships with associates, stakeholders, referral agencies, community contacts, individuals and their family members, caregivers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills; exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
• Ability to properly interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to provide assistance with personal care to individuals, including ability to transfer an individual who has no weight-bearing skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm and collective in stressful environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to push wheelchairs on a variety of terrain.
• Must be able to tolerate an outdoor work environment inclusive of a variety of weather conditions.
• Move and re-arrange furniture (i.e.: tables and chairs for activities).
• Ability to travel locally with individuals who use the service to participate in activities related to the service.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.
• Ability to travel throughout Southern California to multiple ESSC sites/locations, with own reliable transportation, maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and have and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the service delivery for individuals that use the service as designated; including but not limited to intake process, assessments, scheduling, and service assignment.
• Monitors effective service delivery.
• Assists with oversight and coordination related to data collection, organization, and storage of documentation related to individuals who use the services; including handling of electronic health records.
• Creates and maintains reports as directed.
• Promotes and supports adherence with person-centered standards and service culture by ensuring inclusion of opportunities and ventures reflective of the interests and preferences of individuals who use the service.
• Understands and reinforces all concepts of the ESSC PCCP manual.
• Works collaboratively with service line directors, managers, associates, and service consultants in support of delivery of high quality person-centered services, and compliance of service with applicable licensing agencies, service design, accreditations and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors training needs of service line associates, and coordinates training delivery as directed.
• Attends inservice trainings and meetings as required.
• Substitutes for direct service associates as needed.
• Follows procedures, standards, guidelines, and best practices established in designated services, and adheres and complies with applicable regulations external to the organization, to ensure health and safety of individuals and service line associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• We provide CPR/First Aid certification for Adult Day Services
• Excellent Monday through Friday work schedule. No weekends or evenings
• Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental, & vision, 401k program, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, student loan counseling program, 15 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, etc.
• We offer a career path providing room to grow!
• No driving required
• Great work culture & work/life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees