What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day program coordinator position at Waves, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
PROGRAM COMPONENT : Adult Day Services
MAJOR FUNCTIONS :
Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the person in this position is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and documentation of services provided to persons supported by the Day Services program.
This may include but is not limited to the provision of employment-related services, ensuring smooth operations of the Day Program, management of persons-supported records, management of billing and attendance-related records, participation in planning and COS meetings, fostering community relationships to expand opportunities for persons supported, and direct support for persons supported as needed.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Serve as a member of the Circle of Support for persons supported in Day Programs.
- Monitor and implement services as delegated by the Program Manager.
- Serve as an advocate for persons supported.
- Assist the Day Program Lead Staff with scheduling community and facility-based programs and activities.
- Create and distribute monthly activity calendars for persons supported in the Day Program.
- Maintain agency records for persons supported in the Day Services program, including, but not limited to : Person-Centered Support Plans, monthly progress reports, annual physicals, therapy plans, MARs, persons supported employment earnings, and program attendance records.
- Assist in developing Person-Centered Support Plans for persons supported in the Day Services program at least annually.
Provide documentation of all services provided and maintain regular communication with Support Coordinators and / or Case Managers.
Provide training to staff on implementing Person-Centered Support Plans and therapy plans. Communicate with Program Manager regarding persons-supported progress, individual needs, or barriers to progress.
10. Supervise all Day Program support staff as delegated by the Program Manager.
11. Provide transportation in Waves vehicles (sedans, minivans, and passenger vans) as needed.
12. Perform as acting Program Manager in the absence of the Program Manager under the guidance of the Adult Service Director.
13. Ensure all staff have proper training per assigned duties. Participate in programming when necessary to maintain appropriate ratios.
14. Provide employment services under the VR Letter of Agreement and for ECF and DIDD Supported Employment programs.
15. Provide services under the Katie Beckett waiver.
16. Maintain paperwork on vehicles required for compliance with TDOT and Waves Vehicle policies.
17. Be flexible in scheduling work hours each week.
18. Participate as Train-the-Trainer for therapy plans for new therapies and new staff when requested.
19. Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification. Maintain all required training and other training deemed appropriate for the position.
20. Other duties may be assigned by the Program Manager or the Adult Services Director to ensure the smooth operation of the Franklin Day Services Division or the Agency as a whole.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
High School Diploma or GED. Two years of work as a Direct Support Professional in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
Professional experience in a related field could be substituted for work experience in the IDD field, and a college degree can be substituted for the DSP work experience.
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certifications and Medication Administering Training. Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Must have flexibility in work schedule.
Waves, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Waves, Inc. also operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
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Last updated : 2024-07-08
