What are the responsibilities and job description for the College for Living Coordinator - Onondaga Community College position at Onondaga Community College?
Location: Syracuse, NY Category: Professional Administrator Posted On: Mon Apr 28 2025 Job Description:
The College for Living Coordinator is responsible for creating effective and high-quality educational programs that serve students with developmental disabilities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruit for potential students by connecting with local schools
Conduct intake meetings for potential students in collaboration with the Director, College for Living
Plan and oversee the daily schedule for staff and students within College for Living Department
Perform research for program coursework
Prepare and design curriculum for courses
Train staff members to effectively teach the curriculum
Teach coursework within the Foundation's Group Day habilitation program
Observe and monitor staff members in the classroom
Conduct and host Life plan meetings with outside agencies for students (two per year, 30 students)
Maintain up-to-date documentation and accurate records for yearly OPWDD Bureau of Program Certification review
Write and/or review approximately 60-day habilitation plans per year
Plan student activities and outings as they relate to individual goals
Review and modify student day habilitation goals quarterly
Communicate daily with transportation vendor, families, Medicaid Service providers, schools
Attend trainings and workshops with Director through OPWDD for waiver updates, supported employment, and agency specific information
Establish and implement new programming i.e. supported employment for students
Integrate programming and staff training to reflect emergent state and federal mandates
Provide supervision and regulate student behavioral issues as necessary
Monitor student retention, attendance and health concerns
Assist in updating compliance program for Group Day Habilitation policies as required by OPWDD.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Teaching, Psychology or related field from an accredited college, university of foreign equivalency.
At least one year working with adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of compliance planning is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Superior organizational aptitude
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal recruitment skills
Ability to make sound decisions; exhibit professional responses under pressure
Ability to exercise good judgment and possess sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and behaviors of individuals with developmental disabilities
Ability to develop new and innovative ways of improving instruction and training to students with intellectual disabilities
Ability to oversee and motivate staff
Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
Demonstrated skill and ability with technology, including software applications
Ability to recognize the needs of students/staff and design effective strategies to accommodate and improve outcomes
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $44,000-50,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
The College for Living Coordinator is responsible for creating effective and high-quality educational programs that serve students with developmental disabilities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruit for potential students by connecting with local schools
Conduct intake meetings for potential students in collaboration with the Director, College for Living
Plan and oversee the daily schedule for staff and students within College for Living Department
Perform research for program coursework
Prepare and design curriculum for courses
Train staff members to effectively teach the curriculum
Teach coursework within the Foundation's Group Day habilitation program
Observe and monitor staff members in the classroom
Conduct and host Life plan meetings with outside agencies for students (two per year, 30 students)
Maintain up-to-date documentation and accurate records for yearly OPWDD Bureau of Program Certification review
Write and/or review approximately 60-day habilitation plans per year
Plan student activities and outings as they relate to individual goals
Review and modify student day habilitation goals quarterly
Communicate daily with transportation vendor, families, Medicaid Service providers, schools
Attend trainings and workshops with Director through OPWDD for waiver updates, supported employment, and agency specific information
Establish and implement new programming i.e. supported employment for students
Integrate programming and staff training to reflect emergent state and federal mandates
Provide supervision and regulate student behavioral issues as necessary
Monitor student retention, attendance and health concerns
Assist in updating compliance program for Group Day Habilitation policies as required by OPWDD.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Teaching, Psychology or related field from an accredited college, university of foreign equivalency.
At least one year working with adults with Intellectual Disabilities.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of compliance planning is preferred.
Bilingual in English and Spanish. English and other languages will be considered.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Superior organizational aptitude
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal recruitment skills
Ability to make sound decisions; exhibit professional responses under pressure
Ability to exercise good judgment and possess sensitivity to and understanding of the needs and behaviors of individuals with developmental disabilities
Ability to develop new and innovative ways of improving instruction and training to students with intellectual disabilities
Ability to oversee and motivate staff
Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines
Demonstrated skill and ability with technology, including software applications
Ability to recognize the needs of students/staff and design effective strategies to accommodate and improve outcomes
Additional Information:
Salary range is: $44,000-50,000, commensurate with credentials and relevant experience.
Onondaga Community College offers a generous and competitive benefits package including:
New York State Local Retirement System (pension) or an Optional Retirement Plan (401(a).
Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance plans (qualifying domestic partner included).
Onondaga Community College participates in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for eligible borrowers.
Salary : $44,000 - $50,000
