DCS Program Coordinator

Evergreen Life Services•Greeneville, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the supervision of all staff in their designated homes and will be overseeing the delivery of services in those homes. The Program Coordinator will assist the administrative staff in determining training requirements for employees. This role involves functioning as a Program Coordinator for individuals served, assisting in the development, preparation, and monitoring of their plans of care, and coordinating and arranging appointments and meetings. The coordinator also serves as a support for the individual served, their family, and Evergreen staff, monitors budgetary requirements and expenditures, and ensures adherence to all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines. Additionally, they assist in scheduling specific training for individuals served and maintaining documentation, work flexible hours, and conduct staff performance evaluations. Participation in hiring staff for their respective home assignments is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

At least two (2) years’ experience in serving individuals with disabilities.
Experience in supervising staff, monitoring budgets, and following licensing and regulatory guidelines.
Needs a clear understanding of administrative procedures and personnel management.
Needs an understanding of Medicaid guidelines as they relate to programming.
Needs an understanding of guidelines for individuals served receiving Supported Living, Assisted Living, or In-Home Waiver Services.
Working knowledge of Windows 7, Office 2010 applications and aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individuals served and their families.
Must be creative in problem solving and planning.
Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, professionals, and with persons from other agencies.
Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation.
Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

A four (4) year degree or any combination of education and experience in serving individuals with disabilities, or four (4) years full-time equivalent experience in a supervisory position, preferably in the field of mental health or related field.

Responsibilities

Supervising staff and scheduling them for their assigned shifts.
Taking disciplinary action as necessary.
Functioning as a Program Coordinator for individuals served.
Assisting in the developing, preparation, and monitoring of individuals served plan of care according to the guidelines of the developmental and / or finding, and according to the needs of the individual served.
Interviewing prospective individuals served and families
Coordinating and arranging appointments, meeting, etc.
Serving as a support for the individual served, their family, and Evergreen staff who provide services.
Monitoring budgetary requirements and expenditures.
Ensuring that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
Assisting in scheduling individuals served specific training and in maintaining documentation of such training.
Working flexible hours as requested by Executive Director.
Staff performance evaluations.
Participate actively in hiring staff in their perspective home assignment.