Coordinator- Day Hab

Ibero-American Action League, Inc.•Rochester, NY

38d

About The Position

Summary: Under the supervision of the HCBS Director, the Day Habilitation Coordinator oversees the day to day operations of the Day Habilitation Program. The Coordinator is the introductory link to potential program participants. Essential Functions: Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Associates in Human Services or related field.
Experience working with OPWDD regulations and policies.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Medication certification per OPWDD regulations must be kept up to date.
Must possess a valid NYS driver's license and meet Ibero's Vehicle Operator Requirements.
A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEO

Responsibilities

Reports directly to the Director of HCBS.
Assures all emergency procedures are implemented as required by Federal, State, Agency and Program regulations, policies, and procedures.
Schedules and conducts monthly Day Habilitation staff meetings.
Ensures Day Hab staff is up to date on all trainings.
Monthly meeting with Nurse to ensure medical needs are met.
Ensures the development of the individual's service planning process.
Ensures Programs meet State and Federal Regulations.
Ensures billing documents are completed according to Medicaid Standards.
Communicates and Coordinates with the nursing staff to ensure consumer's medical needs are met.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with funding sources and other service delivery agencies.
Ensure full enrollment in the Day Habilitation by recruitment of new program participants and processing of required paperwork.
Meets with Community Resources to secure volunteer opportunities for Day Habilitation participants.
Connects individuals with community resource for volunteers, according to the participant skill level, strengths, and desire.
Does Intake and Pre-admission assessment in conjunction with the intake committee.
Organizes and implements activities, which will facilitate involvement of employer, potential program participants, and other DD providers.
Ensures the provision of all service plans for participants.
Will conduct fire drills as per regulation.
Stays abreast with the latest fire safety practices.
Submit monthly report, and quarterly written reports pertaining to program participant and program progress.
Responsible for submitting work orders as needed.
Attends trainings and meetings assigned by supervisor.
Recruits, hires, and supervises all Day Habilitation Staff
Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.