Program Coordinator

Sevita•Ocean Springs, MS

About The Position

Provides direct care to clients receiving services and coordinates the development and implementation of their services and treatments. The Program Coordinator trains staff, may schedule shifts, performs administrative duties, and provides staff oversight and coordination. In the absence of a manager or director, provides effective leadership and direction to staff. The role supports clients in accessing medical and health-related services; assesses referred clients; and participates with treatment teams and funding sources in developing service plans that meet corporate, contractual, and regulatory standards. It coordinates and evaluates plan implementation and contributes to the development and revision of programs and behavior intervention plans. The Program Coordinator provides ongoing consultation and support to mentors and staff, makes home visits and conducts meetings as needed, and provides scheduled direct care weekly. The position also supports staff recruitment, screening, hiring, evaluation, and problem resolution under manager or director guidance. It arranges or provides training and age-appropriate recreation and leisure opportunities, maintains complete client and staff records, and assists with legal, licensing, regulatory, and certification activities. Travel is required as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current driver's license, vehicle registration, and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
Complete all state-required training and certification within mandated timeframes.
Travel as needed.
Able to perform the physical demands of heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.

Nice To Haves

Three years of related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist clients in accessing medical and health-related services.
Provide on-call coverage for the caseload and participate in rotational emergency coverage and crisis intervention support as needed.
Assess referred clients and participate in developing service plans with the treatment team and funding source in accordance with corporate, contractual, and regulatory standards.
Coordinate and evaluate implementation of service plans.
Assist with recruitment, screening, hiring, and evaluation of staff.
Resolve employee problems under the guidance of a manager or director.
Manage staff schedules as needed.
Implement and contribute to the development, review, and revision of programs and behavior intervention plans.
Schedule or provide opportunities for quality training, recreation, and leisure activities that consider choice, preference, and age-appropriateness.
Provide ongoing monitoring, consultation, and comprehensive support to mentors and staff regarding their work with supported individuals and implementation of service plans.
Make home visits and conduct meetings as required.
Provide scheduled direct care in assigned programs on a weekly basis.
Maintain current and complete client and mentor/staff records and reports in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards.
Assist with legal, licensing, regulatory, and certification activities as needed.
Provide assigned pre-service and in-service training to mentors and staff, and assist with mentor training, planning, and development.
Perform other related duties and activities as required.