What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Program Coordinator position at SARAH Inc?
Description
SARAH Inc. is a person-centered agency serving all individuals with intellectual and/or developmental delays. We provide in-home, day support, transitional, and employment services to adults ages 21 and older, and have been a leading provider of human services throughout various towns in Connecticut since 1957. For an in-depth understanding of our services please visit our website at www.sarah-inc.org!
We are looking for a dedicated individual to work in our Enrichment Services Program to supervise and coordinate participant services and supports to ensure individual goals are met.
Pay Rate: Starting at $21.67/hour
Hours: Monday – Friday 7:30 am-3:30 pm
Location: Westbrook
Essential Functions (not limited to):
- Develop, implement and ensure quality program service outcomes in the individual plan of service.
- Facilitate activities that meet service participant outcomes and ensure compliance with all agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Assist Manager in the overall management and coordination of program services, including transportation to ensure compliance with all agency policies and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of billing, attendance and other similar financial duties as required.
- Generate, compile and maintain all required documentation and case files. Write and submit professional quality reports in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with service participants, caregivers, employers, state agencies and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. High School diploma required.
- Minimum of two years of experience in related field, supervisory experience a plus.
- Must be able to provide leadership in a team setting.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license, have an acceptable driving history, and be able to utilize your own vehicle for SARAH Inc. business as defined by SARAH Inc.’s policy.
- Employees are required to be fully COVID-19 vaccinated and receive one booster (if eligible for a booster) prior to hire.
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of person-centered, outcome-based services for people with differing abilities, company policies and procedures, applicable regulatory standards and community resources
- Skill in supervising and training staff, planning and organizing, problem solving and decision making
- Skill in implementing programs & activities as outlined in the individual support plan
- Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner
- Attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problem-solve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment
- Ability to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills necessary to provide guidance and instruction to adults with significant challenges
- Ability to read and understand budgets and financial information
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel to varying locations as needed
Requirements
Preferred Knowledge and Skills:
- Knowledge of person-centered, outcome-based services for people with differing abilities, company policies and procedures, applicable regulatory standards and community resources
- Skill in supervising and training staff, planning and organizing, problem solving
- Effectively write and communicate in a courteous and professional manner
- Attend to the physical and personal needs of adults with differing abilities, problem-solve effectively, maintain confidentiality, use adaptive and other equipment
- Ability to read and understand budgets and financial information, work successfully independently and in a team environment, and work flexible hours in varying locations as needed
Required Physical Effort:
Must be able to sit, stand and walk at an assigned location(s) and work for extended periods of time; bend/stoop, kneel and balance frequently; climb, reach above shoulder level; push/pull, squat and crouch occasionally; with assistance, lift, carry and position individuals of various weight. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally. Must be able to drive multi-passenger vehicles for extended periods throughout the day.
Benefits:
SARAH Inc. offers a competitive benefits program including: Medical; HSA; Dental; Vision; Voluntary Life/AD&D; Voluntary Short Term and Long Term Disability; 401K with 4% employer match
SARAH Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.
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