Position Summary: Responsible for maintenance and revision of developed systems within the Developmental Disabilities (DD) program including quality assurance systems, training systems, and billing systems. Responsible for keeping these systems organized, efficient and for ensuring that staff is using these systems appropriately. The Program Coordinator also imparts supervises staff within the Day Habilitation program.

Essential Responsibilities include(but not limited to):

• Assist in the development of individual team productivity, allocates resources and staff.
• Monitor and supervise Day Habilitation Client Coordinators and Direct Care Worker.
• Conduct staff meeting as needed with Field Supervisor, Direct Care staff and Client Coordinators.
• Responsible for evaluating the staff’s performance and writing and communicating performance related issues.
• Schedule fire drills and emergency evacuation drills for all Day Habilitation participants, chart their progress and maintain records.
• Responsible for completing monthly progress notes for all participating consumers.
• Responsible for keeping the financial record and following up of the facility.
• Coordinate with Program Director to identify staff needs, staff training etc.
• Ensure the Day Habilitation program is adequately staffed, based on regulatory ratios.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in the Human Services related field, with one (1) year of related work experience, Associated degree, with (5) years of related work experience or a High School Diploma/GED, with 10 years of work experience with the developmentally disabled community. SCIP, AMAP, and CPR/First Aid certifications preferred and Familiarity with OPWDD regulations. Must have a valid New York State Drivers License.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:The ability to interact with individual and staff professionally and ethically, understand and implement service plans, and to complete all required documentation clearly, legibly in a timely manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you worked With OPWDD before?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Day Program: 1 year (Required)
• OPWDD: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• New York State Driver's License for 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield Gardens, NY 11434 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person