What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Program Coordinator position at Community Options New York?
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
Salary : $75,000
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