Vocational Program Coordinator II

Description

A New Leaf's Vocational Program Coordinator II is responsible to assist supervisor in the delivery of quality services to each individual served by A New Leaf. Within the vocational program develops, monitors and coordinates services for individuals served; Completes all documentation on individuals as it pertains to their program; May provide direct care services as needed. Works with individuals to accomplish all facility based job time studies. Schedule promotional events and awareness programs as required. 

Requirements

•  Handles all the daily needs of individuals within the vocational program. This would include but not limited to things such as: assisting direct care staff with transportation, missing lunches, schedules, appointments, etc.
• Ensures the health, safety and well-being of individuals in ANL programs; Contributes to a positive, safe working environment.
• Coordinates and completes all of the paperwork to prepare for an annual team meetings. This includes but not limited to: Vocational Assessments, Methods/Outcomes, Unit Requests, IP Packets and items requiring parental signatures.
• Monitors and evaluates progress of individuals (outcomes & methods), reporting results all in cooperation with the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes all daily & monthly required documentation: timesheets, monthly reports etc.
• Ensures all training data and monthly reports are completed, and filed appropriately.
• Completes all facility based time studies.
• Provides training to staff working with individuals in facility settings. Utilizes training techniques to insure production levels are met and all staff is competent in their skills.
• Monitor compliance for DDSD Quality Assurance on all in-service issues. Assists in providing correction for QA issues under the direction of supervisor.
• Interacts with trainees served to promote self esteem, confidence and morale. Participates actively to insure the happiness and well being of trainees. Treats individuals with dignity & respect.
• Provides direct care back up within the facility in the absence of staff; provides back up direct care services in the community in the absence of management.
• Using A New Leaf’s system will ensure that all client personal data is accurate and up to date.
• Represents individuals in the program in a positive manner; acts as a positive role model for all individuals served. Represents A New Leaf in a professional, unobtrusive manner at all team meetings.
• Maintains individual's confidentiality; safeguards individual's rights.
• Works with Quality Assurance and Director of Vocational Services to maintain individual's files, assuring compliance with all applicable crediting and licensing standards. Assists in providing correction for QA issues under the direction of the DCS.
• Performs duties as requested to meet the needs of A New Leaf.
• Develops & maintains a sound working relationship with case mangers and parents Relates well with the public, parents, customers, visitors, state employees and other provider agencies.
• Communicates clearly and concisely with supervisor to ensure flow of information, documentation needs met and all other client information is shared.