Self-Advocacy Coordinator - Bellaire

PALS OHIO LLC•Bellaire, OH

4d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

PALS is seeking an energetic and dedicated Self-Advocacy Coordinator to support adults with developmental disabilities at its Bellaire Day Program. The role provides supervision and assistance with money management, personal hygiene, community integration, skill building, and maintaining a safe environment. The coordinator promotes self-advocacy, individual rights, autonomy, and self-sufficiency through programming and learning opportunities. The position also includes maintaining accurate transportation, billing, and program documentation; providing non-medical transportation when needed; monitoring vehicle and safety equipment; attending staff and self-advocacy meetings; and managing the self-advocacy budget and fundraising activities. Some events may require overnight stays. This is a full-time, day-shift position.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
Medication Administration certification at hire or within 90 days of employment, renewed annually.
Maintain Crisis Intervention and Behavior Support Plan training as needed.
Current driver's license and acceptable driving record meeting the insurance carrier's requirements.
Criminal background verification with acceptable clearance under applicable rules and requirements.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.
Ability to work as a team member and communicate positively and effectively with persons served, support staff, and others.
Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
Maintain current and annual training requirements.
Ability to use good judgment and web-based technology.
Ability to lift or move 20 pounds.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support adults with developmental disabilities, including with money management, personal hygiene, community integration, skill building, and maintaining a safe environment.
Keep accurate transportation, billing, and program documentation.
Provide non-medical transportation as needed.
Routinely check van functions, maintain the vehicle maintenance schedule, and ensure safety equipment is in good working order.
Contribute to and attend weekly staff and house meetings.
Model company guidelines concerning philosophy, confidentiality, people-first language, empowerment, and fair and reasonable treatment.
Maintain the confidentiality of HIPAA records and promote individual rights.
Promote self-advocacy, including expression of views, securing rights, pursuing interests, and obtaining services.
Implement programming that cultivates skills leading to increased autonomy and self-sufficiency.
Provide learning opportunities that help individuals develop skills, confidence, and knowledge to bring about positive change in their lives.
Attend monthly self-advocacy meetings with other PALS Self-Advocacy Coordinators.
Conduct bi-weekly self-advocacy meetings with individuals at the location.
Schedule and manage a minimum of four self-advocacy fundraisers annually.
Attend annual self-advocacy awareness events, including the State House visit, synergy meetings, and amusement park event; some events may require overnight stays.
Maintain and oversee the self-advocacy budget and ensure funds support self-advocacy efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.