Program Coordinator - Empowering Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities? Do you have a strong background in person-centered planning, positive behavior support, and program management? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Nebraska Neurobehavioral Services as a Program Coordinator!

Job Summary:

As a Program Coordinator, you will play a critical role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our residential program. You will be responsible for leading a team of direct support professionals, developing and implementing individualized support plans, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional services that align with our values and philosophy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of direct support professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Develop, implement, and monitor person-centered support plans that address the unique needs, goals, and preferences of each individual served
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, families, and community partners to coordinate comprehensive services and supports
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures
• Supervise medication management, oversee the implementation of behavior support plans, and provide crisis intervention as needed

. Experince with schedules and scheduling

• Coordinate and schedule medical appointments, arrange transportation, and assist individuals in accessing community resources and benefits
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, analyze data, and implement quality improvement initiatives to enhance service delivery
• Participate in the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of new staff members, and provide ongoing training and development opportunities
• Ensure timely documentation of client interactions and support interventions in the form of progress notes, incident reports, communication logs, and other required documentation
• Mobilize resources to meet individual needs and communicate effectively to exchange information with team members, families, and community partners
• Develop and assess individual program plans and individual family support plans
• Ensure clients receive assistance with social security, including work incentives, wage reporting, benefit counseling, and management of personal finances (as needed and desired)
• Ensure support for persons served in locating and securing adequate housing options, advocating on their behalf with landlords, and assisting in arranging moving in/out of apartments
• Ensure assistance for persons served in applying for and maintaining low-income assistance such as housing support, food stamps, and energy assistance; assist with reporting taxes or securing tax assistance
• Work a shift per an established schedule and be flexible to work outside the shift parameters based on the needs of the business
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (preferred) in education, psychology, social work, human services, or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Proven experience in person-centered planning, program writing, and program implementation
• Strong knowledge of positive behavior support, habilitation services, and best practices in the field
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with electronic health record systems (e.g., Therap)
• Knowledge of current practices in the field of community-based services for persons with intellectual disabilities and other services for persons with developmental disabilities
• Understanding of the principles of normalization and provision of habilitation services
• Familiarity with statutes and regulations pertaining to the delivery of services for individuals with developmental disabilities
• Ability to assess the needs of persons with intellectual or other developmental disabilities, their families, interdisciplinary team members, and agency representatives
• Skill in applying agency and program rules, policies, and procedures consistently and effectively
• Commitment to following and leading by example the Company's mission to empower individuals and actively seek out opportunities for an enhanced quality of life
• Alignment with and embrace of the values and philosophy of Nebraska Neurobehavioral Services
• Minimum of 1 year of prior supervisory experience

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• The satisfaction of making a meaningful impact in the lives of others

Schedule:

Monday-Friday (weekend on call as needed)

Participation in on-call rotation for crisis support.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,656.00 - $53,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Human Services: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• MANDT (Preferred)
• Certified Medication Aide (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Omaha, NE 68134 (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person