Self-Advocacy Coordinator - Mingo

Pals Ohio•Mingo Junction, OH

About The Position

PALS is seeking an experienced, energetic, strong, and dedicated Self-Advocacy Coordinator to support adults with developmental disabilities and help deliver high-quality services. The role includes supervision and support with daily living, community integration, skill building, and maintaining a safe environment. The coordinator promotes self-advocacy, autonomy, and self-sufficiency by providing programming and learning opportunities that help individuals express their views, secure their rights, pursue their interests, and access services. The position also involves documentation, non-medical transportation, vehicle and safety-equipment checks, staff meetings, and managing self-advocacy activities and funds. Some events may require overnight stays. PALS offers competitive wages and benefits. PALS OHIO, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination requirements.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
Obtain Medication Administration certification at hire or within 90 days of employment and renew it annually.
Maintain Crisis Intervention and Behavior Support Plan training as needed.
Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets 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 individuals 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 assistance 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 safely as needed.
Routinely check van functions, maintain the vehicle according to its maintenance schedule, and ensure safety equipment is in good working order.
Contribute to and attend weekly staff and house meetings.
Model company guidelines regarding confidentiality, people-first language, empowerment, and fair and reasonable treatment.
Maintain the confidentiality of HIPAA records and promote Individual Rights.
Promote self-advocacy, including helping individuals express views, secure rights, pursue interests, and obtain services.
Implement programming that cultivates skills leading to increased autonomy and self-sufficiency.
Provide opportunities for individuals to 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 at least four self-advocacy fundraisers annually.
Attend annual self-advocacy awareness events, such as the annual 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.