Day Program Coordinator

National Children’s Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is one of the region’s largest non-governmental providers of services for individuals with developmental disabilities, offering an array of services to infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and adults in the Washington metropolitan area. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

SUMMARY: The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of client program plans and overall supervision of program instructors. A successful program coordinator can supervise multiple staff members and comply with regulatory requirements, corporate processes, and associated protocols. This position also maintains close and positive relationships with referral/sponsoring agencies and regulatory bodies to ensure the people NCC serves have access to every opportunity for their entire lifecycle.

LOCATION &SCHEDULE: The Day Program is located on University Boulevard in Silver Spring, MD. The schedule is Monday - Friday from 8:30a - 4:30p.

The salary for this position is $60,000 - $62,000 annually

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and feedback to Program Instructors in the completion of his/her job duties
• Ensure staffing is in place and complete payroll for assigned employees
• Conduct regular visits to sites where people supported receive services
• Coordinate with DDS/DDA in the Individual Service Plan (ISP) process and planning; coordinate and conduct Person-Centered Planning meetings
• Oversee implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP)
• Complete required annual assessments (i.e., safety plans, evacuation, voting)
• Develop outcomes that support Quality of Life and represent what is important to and for the person supported
• In conjunction with the Interdisciplinary Team, assess the needs of each person supported and contribute to the development of an appropriate Person Support Plan.
• Ensures completion of Community Activity Schedules
• Attend all required meetings, training, and court appearances
• Ensure that the required documentation and attendance are completed in a timely completed for billing purposes
• Ensure new staff members are trained in all individualized training before being assigned to work with a person supported independently
• In collaboration with Quality Improvement, track and monitor staff compliance with mandated training attendance and certifications
• Serve as a liaison between families, guardians, and external agencies
• Manage all data collection and review regularly as required for documentation needed to support the person’s plan
• Assure all waiver authorizations are current and accurate to reflect support that has been approved, and secure authorizations before expiration
• Complete and ensure distribution of quarterly and court reports on time
  
  

EDUCATION And EXPERIENCE

• B.A. Degree in a Human Services Field
• Three to five (3-5) years experience in Human Services including:
• one (1) year of experience working directly with people with Developmental Disabilities AND
• one (1) year of supervisory and administrative experience
  

COVID-19: You are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to your first day of employment.

NCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.