Program Coordinator - DayBreak

Garden Spot Village•New Holland, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring creativity, connection, and a little extra joy to every day at DayBreak! In this role, you’ll coordinate the details that keep our activity program running smoothly; from bringing engaging activities to life and creating purposeful projects to lending a hand at mealtimes. You’ll also support our Program Assistants and the Director of DayBreak, working together to make each day welcoming, meaningful, and full of opportunities to connect.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or two years’ experience in Human Services field, along with skills to work with aging adults and adults with functional impairment.
Minimum of 1 year of experience providing care to an individual with a disability or support needs
Proficient in reading, writing, grammar, interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
Able to carry out a therapeutic activity program.
Able to provide initial management and program supervision.
Proficient in basic computer skills.
Willing and able to learn new software programs
Valid First Aid and CPR certifications and driver's license.

Responsibilities

Assists with the management of the DayBreak program provided by Garden Spot Village and performs the following duties:
Helps to develop and implement program policies, goals, and objectives.
Supervises the volunteers.
Helps orient staff, volunteers, and students.
Helps to develop, implement, and manage daily programs for individual program participants. This includes participating in the care planning process.
Creates weekly participant schedules and records daily attendance.
Coordinates and finalizes the monthly activity program planning, calendars , and menu.
Provides accurate, monthly documentation of each program participant.
Helps to assure compliance with Pennsylvania's Department of Long Term Living regulations.
Assists Director of DayBreak with staff supervision.
Communicates with the Director of DayBreak regarding program, staff , and participant issues.
Abides by current laws and organizational policies and procedures designed and implemented to promote an environment which is free of sexual harassment and other forms of illegal discriminatory behavior in the workplace.
Contributes to creating and maintaining a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment to the mission of the organization.
Attends assigned in-service trainings and continuing education programs/seminars.
Leads or delegates program activity leadership to program assistants.
Provides personal care and directly interacts with participants.
Takes participant lunch orders and relays them to the kitchen.
Assists with food service and clean up as needed.
Assists with maintaining a clean and healthy environment for participants.
Assists with taking incoming inquiry calls, conducts tours, and provides all applicable program information to prospective clients.
Performs the following tasks in the absence of the Director: Manages the DayBreak program. Implements different procedures and programs. Determines work procedure and expedites work flow. Interacts with family members. Ensures compliance with operating policy and procedures and supervises staff.
Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.