Program Coordinator-$24.50

Catholic Charities of Onondaga County•Syracuse, NY

About The Position

The Program Coordinator ensures the efficient operation of the program, its staff, and the individuals receiving services so they can achieve daily goals and objectives. The role supports individuals with developing goals and residential and behavioral habilitation plans, observes and assesses their progress, and ensures goals are met or modified as needed. The coordinator also maintains timely fiscal and program records and handles required documentation, including payroll and incident reports. The position includes hiring, orienting, training, supervising, evaluating, and coaching residential or program staff, and participating as a team trainer for agency trainings as required. The coordinator communicates and collaborates with service providers and staff, may monitor personal allowance funds and household accounts, and may administer basic first aid or prescribed medication according to agency policies. On-call responsibilities are assigned. The coordinator follows funding-source and agency guidelines and policies and practices the NADSP Core Competencies, including putting individuals first, building positive relationships, professionalism, supporting good health and safety, and supporting individuals to live in their chosen homes and participate in their communities.

Requirements

Associate degree and two to five years of experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Registered and insured vehicle.
Ability to use a personal vehicle for work purposes.
NYS Central Registry clearance, NYS Justice Center fingerprinting, and background check.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient operation of the program, its staff, and individuals receiving services so daily goals and objectives are achieved.
Work with individuals to develop goals and residential and behavioral habilitation plans.
Observe and assess individuals’ progress and ensure goals are met or modified as needed.
Complete fiscal and program records in a timely manner.
Prepare and maintain necessary paperwork, including payroll and incident reports.
Hire, orient, train, supervise, evaluate, and coach residential or program staff.
Participate as a team trainer for agency trainings as required.
Communicate and collaborate with other service providers and staff.
May monitor and manage personal allowance funds for individuals receiving services and household accounts.
Administer basic first aid or prescribed medication in accordance with agency policies.
Assume on-call responsibility as assigned.
Follow the philosophy and policies of Toomey Residential and Community Services and the guidelines established by funding sources.
Practice behaviors consistent with the NADSP Core Competencies, including supporting individuals’ health, safety, chosen homes, and community participation.