Program Coordinator

Sevita•Tupelo, MS

22d•Onsite

About The Position

REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization believes every person has the right to live well and deserves a fulfilling career, offering a mission-driven team environment. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care, dedicated to helping people live full, more independent lives through quality services and individualized supports, regardless of physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges. With over 50 years of experience, Sevita's 40,000 team members serve 50,000 individuals across the U.S. This IDD Program Coordinator role involves providing direct care to clients, coordinating the development and implementation of services and treatments, training staff, managing shifts, and performing administrative duties. The position also includes oversight and coordination of staff, and providing effective leadership and direction in the absence of a manager or director.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Current driver’s license, car registration and auto insurance if providing transportation to individuals receiving services.
All state required training and certification completed in mandated timeframes.
Travel required as needed

Nice To Haves

Three years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in accessing medical and health-related services for individuals receiving services.
Provides on-call coverage for caseload and participates in rotational emergency coverage and crisis intervention support as needed.
Assesses referred clients and participates in the development of a service plan in conjunction with a treatment team and funding source in accordance with corporate, contractual and regulatory standards.
Coordinates and evaluates plan implementation.
Assists in the recruitment, screening, hiring and evaluation of staff.
Resolves employee problems under guidance of manager/director.
May manage staff schedules.
Implements and actively contributes to development, review and revision of programs and behavior intervention plans.
Schedules and/or provides opportunities for quality training, recreation and leisure activities with consideration for choice, preference and age-appropriateness.
Provides monitoring, consultation and comprehensive support services to mentors/staff regarding work with individuals supported and implementation of service plans on an ongoing basis.
Makes home visits and conducts meetings as required.
Provides Direct Care in the assigned program(s) on a weekly basis as scheduled.
Maintains current and complete client and mentor/staff reporting records in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards.
Assists with all legal, licensing, regulatory and certification activities as needed.
Provides pre-service and in-service training to mentors/staff as assigned and assists in mentor training, planning and development.
Maintains current and complete client records and reports in accordance with corporate and regulatory standards.
Performs other related duties and activities as required.