Adult Day Services Program Coordinator I

Description

JOB SUMMARY:  

The Adult Day Services Program Coordinator I (PCI) is the liaison between the day program, the family and the clients.? Coordinates the client planning process, facilitates individual and group activities and engages in ongoing communication with staff supervisors regarding the clients. Plans and implements therapeutic life enriching activities and teach/mentor all program staff in the provision of activities/programs. Coach Program Assistants on techniques that encourage independence, dignity, and self-respect.  

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Complete initial and ongoing participant activity assessment and other documentation. 
• Schedules care plans, coordinates care planning process, and assures timely completion of initial and yearly care plans; and coordinates and completes the discharge process including required documentation. 
• Assists interdisciplinary teams in accessing needed services and supports through referrals to community resources as well as other A New Leaf programs. Maintains close communication with clients and their interdisciplinary team. 
• Provides program staff/supervisors with important client and family updates to facilitate their ability to support and care for the individual. 
• Monitor compliance for Quality Assurance (QA) on all in-service training needs. Assists in providing corrections for any QA issues.  
• Develop and implement the site activity program for each program area.  
• Provide and maintain structure in daily activity programming, adjusting as needed. 
• Maintain weekly and monthly activity schedules for all Center programs including appropriate adaptations for varying functional levels.  
• Lead activities, as scheduled, throughout the day.  
• Coach and mentor program staff to lead and engage participants in activities.  
• Prepare all materials necessary for projects, activities, parties, and major activity events.?  
• Recruit and coordinate special community activities.  
• Ensure all clients served are safe in their environment and program participation. 
• Interacts with clients served to promote good self-esteem, confidence, and morale. Treats clients with dignity and respect. 
• Represents ANL and clients in the program positively; acts as a positive role model for all clients served. 
• Develops and maintains a sound working relationship with direct care staff, clients, employees and management at community job sites, case managers, and parents/guardians. 
• Communicates clearly and concisely with supervisor to ensure a good flow of information, documentation needs are met, and all other client information is shared. 
• Assist and/or provide back-up staffing in the absence of staff.  
• Some on-call duties as needed  
• Performs other related duties as assigned to benefit the mission of the organization. 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Have and maintain a valid driver’s license, including dependable vehicle/transportation to and from work, and automobile insurance coverage, to ensure you are eligible to operate company vehicles.  
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and complete all required documentation and reports required by ANL. 
• Work flexible schedule based on the those served by and the needs of ANL, including but not limited to working scheduled evenings or weekends based on the department/event need. 
• Expressed desire to work with and a positive attitude when working with people with developmental disabilities and autism. 
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to thrive and be productive equally in a team oriented or autonomous environment. 
• Ability to clearly exemplify ANL’s Core Values of Client-Centered/Customer-Focused; Professionalism; Innovation; and Collaboration. 
• Relates well with the public, other provider agencies, and any other external customers. 
• Obtain Employment Specialist/Program Coordinator certification within six (6) months of employment. 

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum age – 21 years old 
• Must have a minimum of four years of any combination of college level education or full-time equivalent experience in serving persons with disabilities, or full-time equivalent experience in a supervisory position. 
• Preference given to people with previous experience in working with individuals with developmental disabilities. 
• Expressed desire to work with people with developmental disabilities. 
• Positive attitude toward working with diverse population and excellent interpersonal skills.  
• Good knowledge of all Microsoft Office platforms and excellent computer skills.  

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged period of sitting behind computer and desk as well as prolonged period of standing, outdoor, and interactive activities. 
• Bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 50lbs. 

Special Requirements: 

• Criminal arrest check will be done through the OSBI; Per Section 1025.1 et seq. Of Title 56 of the Oklahoma statues, House Bill 1790, any prospective employee with a felony or misdemeanor conviction, guilty plea or plea of nolo contendere will not be eligible for employment.  This prohibition may be disregarded if an appropriate waiver is obtained from the Office of the Director, DDSD, Department of Human Services, or his/her designees. 
• Community Services Registry checks (House Bill 1790) will be done through DDSD, Department of Human Services.  The person whose name appears on the registry cannot work for A New Leaf.