Vocational Program Coordinator II

A New Leaf•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The Vocational Program Coordinator II assists the supervisor in delivering quality services to individuals served by A New Leaf. Within the vocational program, the coordinator develops, monitors, and coordinates services; maintains program documentation and individual records; and may provide direct care as needed. The role supports facility-based job time studies, staff training, annual team-meeting preparation, progress monitoring, quality-assurance compliance, and promotional and awareness events. The coordinator works to promote the health, safety, dignity, confidence, and well-being of individuals served and maintains effective relationships with families, case managers, provider agencies, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Handle the daily needs of individuals in the vocational program, including assisting direct care staff with transportation, lunches, schedules, and appointments.
Help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals in A New Leaf programs and contribute to a positive, safe working environment.
Coordinate and complete paperwork for annual team meetings, including vocational assessments, methods and outcomes, unit requests, IP packets, and items requiring parental signatures.
Monitor and evaluate individuals’ progress on outcomes and methods, reporting results in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team.
Complete required daily and monthly documentation, including timesheets and monthly reports; ensure training data and reports are completed and filed appropriately.
Complete facility-based time studies and work with individuals to accomplish them.
Train staff working with individuals in facility settings and use training techniques to help meet production levels and ensure staff competency.
Monitor compliance with DDSD Quality Assurance in-service requirements and assist with corrections under supervisor direction.
Interact with trainees to promote self-esteem, confidence, morale, happiness, and well-being, treating individuals with dignity and respect.
Provide facility direct-care backup when staff are absent and community direct-care backup when management is absent.
Keep client personal data accurate and up to date using A New Leaf’s system.
Represent individuals positively and act as a positive role model; represent A New Leaf professionally and unobtrusively at team meetings.
Maintain confidentiality and safeguard individuals’ rights.
Work with Quality Assurance and the Director of Vocational Services to maintain individual files and ensure compliance with applicable crediting and licensing standards.
Assist with quality-assurance corrections under the direction of the DCS.
Perform other duties as requested to meet A New Leaf’s needs.
Develop and maintain sound working relationships with case managers and parents.
Relate effectively with the public, parents, customers, visitors, state employees, and other provider agencies.
Communicate clearly and concisely with the supervisor to support information flow and ensure documentation and client information needs are met.
Schedule promotional events and awareness programs as required.