Self-Advocacy Coordinator - Mingo

PALS OHIO LLC•Mingo Junction, OH

2d•$17 - $18

About The Position

PALS is seeking an experienced, energetic, strong, and dedicated Self-Advocacy Coordinator to help provide exceptional services to adults with developmental disabilities. The position is based at the Mingo Day Program in Mingo Junction, Ohio, and is full-time with a day shift. The salary range is $17.00–$18.00. The coordinator supervises and supports individuals with money management, personal hygiene, community integration, skill building, and maintaining a safe environment. The role promotes self-advocacy, individual rights, autonomy, and self-sufficiency through programming, learning opportunities, and meetings. It also includes transportation and vehicle-safety responsibilities, documentation, budget oversight, fundraising, and participation in advocacy events. Some events may require overnight stays. PALS offers competitive wages and benefits including paid time off, holiday pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short-term disability, life insurance, a 401(k), education assistance, and paid training. 401(k) matching is available after one year. PALS OHIO, LLC. provides equal employment opportunities and complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certification.
Be certified in Medication Administration at hire or within 90 days of employment and renew the certification annually.
Maintain Crisis Intervention and Behavior Support Plan training as needed.
Current driver's license with an acceptable driving record that meets insurance carrier 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.
Maintain 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, confidentiality, people-first language, empowerment, and fair and reasonable treatment.
Maintain confidentiality of HIPAA records and promote individual rights.
Promote self-advocacy, including expression of views, securing rights, pursuing interests, and obtaining services.
Implement programming and provide learning opportunities that cultivate skills, confidence, knowledge, autonomy, and self-sufficiency.
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, 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.