Program Coordinator - Dickinson

HIT INC•Dickinson, ND

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Begin a remarkable career with HIT today! HIT, Inc. provides a variety of services to people with disabilities in western North Dakota. Our organization is always seeking ways to improve upon the services we currently offer and to fill unmet needs for people with disabilities. We are dedicated to assisting both our clients and employees in achieving their goals. HIT provides ample opportunities for career growth and excellent on the job training that is customized to our current programs. HIT has an opening for a Program Coordinator. This position is responsible for the overall coordination of services for those people assigned to their caseload. Program Coordinators also develop and implement Person Centered Service Plans (PCSPs) to include, but not limited to: assisting in scheduling and facilitation of the plan; writing and entering the plan; timely completion and distribution of the plan, implementation of the plan; training of the direct support staff relative to the individual plan; review and compilation of data; follow up to recommendations for services, equipment or programs, convening of the team for revision of the plan based on individual need and performance. Assures OSP as written, meets the needs/wishes of the person served and follows state guidelines. Contacts either through visits or phone calls with each person on caseload at least once a month or more depending on their level of support to evaluate satisfaction and needs are being met. Ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the OSP by observing services in action, calculation of supports and data, completion of monthly summaries of the listed outcomes in the ISP and reviewing Therap daily.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field from a four-year college or university.
One year experience working with people with an intellectual or developmental disability.
Valid ND Driver’s License.
Must pursue DD Certification within 18 months from hire date.
Must complete 5 additional modules within 6 months from hire date.

Responsibilities

Overall coordination of services for those assigned to their caseload.
Develop and implement Person Centered Service Plans (PCSPs).
Assist in scheduling and facilitation of the plan.
Write and enter the plan.
Ensure timely completion and distribution of the plan.
Implement the plan.
Train direct support staff relative to the individual plan.
Review and compile data.
Follow up on recommendations for services, equipment or programs.
Convene the team for revision of the plan based on individual need and performance.
Assure OSP as written meets the needs/wishes of the person served and follows state guidelines.
Contact each person on caseload at least once a month (or more depending on support level) through visits or phone calls to evaluate satisfaction and needs.
Ensure the ongoing effectiveness of the OSP by observing services in action, calculation of supports and data, completion of monthly summaries of listed outcomes in the ISP, and reviewing Therap daily.