Program Coordinator (Lead DSP)
About The Position
The Program Coordinator (PC) is the lead direct support professional for one residential group home program and will be responsible providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals. This is not a supervisory role. The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Program Director. Dungarvin is a mission-driven team rooted in respect, response and choice, dedicated to meeting people where they are - providing person-centered supports that allow individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or complex medical needs to live as independently as possible.
Requirements
- 1+ years of professional experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required.
- Valid driver's license and vehicle is required
- Reliable transportation with ability to use personal vehicle on the job is required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Have a passion to help others
- People-oriented and have a team approach
- Dependable, adaptable, flexible
- Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
- Must be able to provide references
- Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in residential services preferred.
Responsibilities
- Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping.
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Assist with transportation needs.
- Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Administrative duties such as assisting with schedules, one-on-one training of staff, documentation and follow-up of individual and program related issues, and ensuring compliance with policies and Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for full-time employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for full-time employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for full-time employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - early pay access
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
