Day Program Coordinator

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a dedicated Day Program Coordinator in Queens, NY. The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing all day habilitation activities, assisting consumers in scheduled and regular community activities, and/or volunteer, educational or programs

Starting pay: $75,000 per year
Shift available: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:00pm)

Responsibilities

• Meet with Executive Director regularly to maintain open communication and discuss program needs
• Maintain a high-quality program in accordance with company standards, mission, and state regulations
• Meet with consumers, family members, case managers, guardians, residential staff, and other interested parties to determine appropriate activities and goals
• Ensure compliance with all Medicaid documentation
• Ensure that all daily logs are properly recorded, and in compliance with state regulations
• Ensure that all staff training is current
• Meet weekly with Day Habilitation staff to train and address issues or concerns
• Coordinate quarterly inspections of fire safety systems
• Maintain up to date plans, per the individual's needs
• Ensure individuals binders are p to date, purged and filed per company guidelines and state regulations
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or Investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• One year of experience working with person with developmental disabilities in residential, day habilitation, and/or employment services
• Previous management experience preferred
• Experience gathering information from a variety of sources, analyzing information, preparing reports, and making presentations
• Flexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally, exercise good judgement, and use common sense
• Ability to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty)
• Ability to train staff and individuals
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
University partnerships that include tuition reduction

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V