Deaf - Assistant Program Coordinator

                                                              Deaf Services Assistant Program Coordinator

The position of Deaf Services Assistant Program Coordinator involves the planning, coordination, and supervision of the Authority's Deaf Services Day Rehab Program.  The Deaf Services Assistant Program Coordinator will also be responsible for supervision of Deaf Services group home staff in the absence of the Deaf Services Program Coordinator. 

Supervised by:                                  Deaf Services Program Coordinator

Normal Work Hours/Days:               40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday.  Other hours or work schedules may be required to meet residential program demands.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the planning and coordination of the daily activities of the Deaf Services Day Rehab program in accordance with state standards.
• Structure and present the activities and material of the Deaf Services Day Rehab program in the preferred teaching method of deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
• Be familiar with how recipients are doing in the group home and apartments in order to provide education and training that meets the individual needs of the program participants.
• Prepare and submit detailed weekly lesson plans for Deaf Services Day Rehab program in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency and timeliness in completion/review of EHR entries.
• Responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of the Deaf Services Day Rehab facility.
• Provide direct services, except for clinical intakes or therapeutic services, including medication passes, vital signs, and Day Rehab activities.
• Provide/coordinate transportation for recipients, as necessary, including, but not limited to medical appointments, grocery and personal needs shopping, and lab work.
• Relieve daytime staff at the group home and perform basic living skills training and documentation, when needed.
• Oversee Deaf Services program in the absence of the Deaf Services Program Coordinator.
• Conduct special projects/assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required, bachelor’s degree in a mental health related field preferred.
• One year of direct service experience in a mental health setting. 
• Valid driver’s license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.
• SLPI Rating of Advanced or higher.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Demonstrable organizational skills as well as the ability to communicate in sign language clearly and effectively and/or orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of deaf culture and knowledge of the ways in which mental illnesses are expressed by deaf or hard of hearing individuals. 
• Ability to organize, coordinate and manage the activities of Day Rehabilitative program.
• Knowledge of and ability to use special communication devices to effectively communicate with deaf individuals (TTY, text pagers, e-mail services, VP, etc.).
• Knowledge of and ability to use standard computer software such as word processing programs, Internet browsers, e-mail services, and instant communication programs.
• Knowledge of Authority's services and operations.
• Knowledge of Authority's policies, procedures, and practices.
• Knowledge of mental health and problems and treatment modalities/approaches.
• Ability to complete administrative reports as well as client reporting requirements.
• Ability to establish effective working rapport with other staff members.
• Ability to effectively manage and supervise employees at the professional and paraprofessional levels of the organization.