Program Coordinator

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence•Canton, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Assists in ensuring that all residential sites meet agency policy and procedure, OPWDD regulations and any other certification requirements that the agency adheres to such as CQL. Assess and ensure that the services received by people we support are provided in as natural an environment as possible. Develop an awareness of people we support as active citizens of the community. Will support the Agency’s values by working with measurable signs of PRIDE. Support the goals, objectives, and philosophy of the agency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field and two (2) years’ experience working with developmentally disabled in a supervisory capacity; or Associates’ Degree in Human Services or related field and four (4) years’ experience working with developmentally disabled in a supervisory capacity.
Valid and acceptable New York State Driver’s License.
Authorized to work in the United States.
Ethical Conduct
Time Management
Work independently
Communication with Management

Nice To Haves

For internal candidates only: High School Diploma or GED and ten (10) years of experience working with the developmentally disabled in a supervisory capacity for The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence and must have completed the Agency’s Management Series.

Responsibilities

Assist in ensuring that all assigned facilities meet regulatory and other certification requirements and participate in site visits and agency reviews.
Complete and review quality services reports, determining if issues raised require further review and follow up with QS, Residential Managers (RM’s), or the Director of Residential.
Visit all assigned sites on a monthly basis, attend monthly staff meetings.
Meet with the Director of Residential as scheduled to review monthly coordinator checklist and to review monthly financials for each assigned site.
Meet with RM’s on a regular basis, address issues expediently, establish objectives and implement corrective action if required.
Assist in the review /approval of all purchases within the assigned sites.
Review Therap information and documentation on a weekly basis as it pertains to assigned sites.
Ensure staff at sites are competent in the performance of their duties, provide staff with direction and assistance when required.
Review staff schedules for appropriateness in regards to preferred and maximum hours required for site level of supervision; maintaining awareness of sub utilization and overtime.
Complete electronic payroll edits of assigned staff.
Be familiar with the waiver regulations; 633, 624, 671, 483, 635. 13.
Ensure that a daily safety inspection of your sites is conducted to minimize and address any possible safety hazards, and to ensure all equipment is being utilized safely and properly.
Other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential.