Program Coordinator at The ARC Of Southern Maryland – Lexington Park, Maryland

JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator

FSLA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SALARY: $50,000

JOB PURPOSE:

Under the supervision of the Program Manager the Program Coordinator will have responsibility for carrying out the day-to-day functions of their assigned home. This includes securing the well-being and safety of individuals with disabilities which requires; assisting individuals with personal care and daily living skills; training and supervision of Direct Support staff; maintaining house/site facilities; and a broad range of program wide administrative tasks within designated area.

This position requires a commitment to individual choice and community integration and inclusion. Travel by car is necessary and a great deal of time will be spent in individual houses/sites. This position requires the ability to work where needed within the Tri-County area. In addition, responding to emergencies during and after hours, on weekends, and holidays is required when applicable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

SUPERVISING DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

•Schedule planning and review

•Maintaining adequate staffing ratios

•Approve leave/timecard review and submit to Program Manager for review

•Fill in for staff when needed to cover the shifts

•Assist the Program Manager with interviewing and hiring of potential direct support staff

•Provides individualized orientation to new staff members, mentors and provides appropriate/constructive feedback, when applicable

•Assures adherence to policies and procedures through training feedback

•Delegating and assigning duties to DSPs

•Ensuring review/ signatures of all plans (nursing, behavior, etc.)

•Monitoring electronic health record for case notes and documentation (client dashboard)

•All assigned tasks are completed daily and logged accurately

•Complete house inspections/fire drills and monthly attendance

•Coordinate/facilitate house meetings

FINANCES/MANAGEMENT

•Ensures that homes operate appropriately and within budgetary guidelines as well as maintains the highest possible quality of living standards

•Ensures that in house consumer monthly finances (cash on hand) is managed appropriately

•Monitoring to not exceed given amount for benefits (spending as needed when determined by manager)

•Responsible for maintaining appropriate budgetary responsibility for Impress account (food) and SNAP (individual food account) Documentation

•Complete the PCP in the electronic health record for review

•Training staff on all Plans

•Review all incident reports for accuracy and corrections before submitting for review

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

•Responsible for all medical appointments/paperwork

•Primarily responsible for tracking, carrying out and documenting all medical appointments for the individuals, delegating to DSP as needed

•Schedule and plan activities for consumers to participate in weekly/monthly

•During emergencies, Manager for coverage while assisting at the hospital

•Monitors routine and emergency medical/dental services and medication reviews as appropriate

•Ensures that DSPs monitors (to ensure proper nutritional value) and/or consumer hygiene practices

PROFESSIONALISM

•Models initiative and creative problem solving

•Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s core philosophy

•Demonstrates role model behavior

•Maintains confidentiality in relation to individuals and staff issues

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•May perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQU DIREMENTS (Minimum)

•Possesses a High School Diploma or equivalency is required. However, an Associate Degree in human services or related field is preferred.

•Two years of progressively responsible experience working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities or a combination of education and experience equivalent to this requirement

•Must be personable, energetic and have strong communication skills, both orally and in writing.

•Must have knowledge of community resources available

•Must have strong interpersonal skills

•Willingness to work anywhere within the Tri-County area (Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties) as needed.

•Customer service-oriented

•Computer skills (familiar with Microsoft Office applications)

•Has a good command of the English language both oral and written and demonstrates these skills.

•Possesses a valid driving license with a good driving record, and access to a safe vehicle (must pass agency sponsored inspection) for transporting people receiving services.

•Possesses the ability to pass the criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally not exposed to weather conditions.

•The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Americans with Disability Specifications (Physical Demands)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The Arc Southern Maryland is a drug-free employer. All offers of employment will be contingent on a successful background check. The Arc Southern Maryland is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, religious and or political beliefs. We recruit, employ, retain, compensate, train, promote, discipline, terminate and treat all employees and job applicants based solely on qualification, performance, and competence.