Residential Program Coordinator

Job Details

Description

In keeping with the values and philosophy of Pride, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the specific duties listed on their Position Description.

All team members are to assure that all people are treated with dignity and respect, and are free from neglect, abuse, and exploitation, and are living in a growth promoting environment. All team members are to serve as a positive role model for other team members and people served, following the mission, values, and policies of Pride.

Pride is nationally accredited. As a team member, it is your responsibility to assist the company in supporting the attainment of Personal Outcome Measures in the lives of those you serve. The Outcomes are further defined by the following categories: Identity, Autonomy, Affiliation, Attainment, Safeguards, Rights, and Health and Wellness (Personal Outcome Measures). In the performance of your position duties you should always be aware of how you can enhance the individual’s ability to make choices in their lives that will allow them to achieve their goals, have better relationships, be more satisfied with their services and with their life situations, have a daily routine and privacy, and effectively use their environments. People should also be able to participate in the life of the community in an integrated environment, have friends, perform social roles and interact with other members of the community. People should be safe and be connected to a natural support system, exercise their rights, be treated fairly and be respected. People also have the right to the best possible health, be secure, and be free from abuse, neglect and exploitation.

• The primary responsibility is to promote the growth, well-being and autonomy of the individuals served. Growth refers to the maturation of the individual in an age-appropriate manner. Well-being requires that the Program Coordinator (PC) use programs and techniques which reflect the preferences of the individual. Autonomy is the ability of the individual to have control over their environments and life events. The PC is to assist the individual in defining what autonomy means to them through the self assessment process and to ensure that they have the support needed to maintain control over their environments and life events.
• Complete a Self Assessment annually with each individual to determine personal outcomes for this individual.
• Facilitate all plan meetings to discuss a strategy in implementing the personal outcomes as stated in the individual=s self assessment. As a facilitator, the PC is to ensure that the least restrictive, most appropriate plan is in place to meet the needs and desires of the individual requesting services.
• Complete documentation requirements to include progress on the plan, goals and desires of the person, plan meeting/review minutes, Human Rights and Behavior Support Committee minutes, Implementation Strategies, etc. Assess need for changes when/if the individual expresses dissatisfaction and ensure the plan is modified accordingly.
• Assess data on programs/guidelines to ensure the individual is learning the skill or behavior that is more adaptive and socially productive.
• Act as a liaison to family members/guardians, team members, and outside entities to ensure continuity and satisfaction of services is a priority.
• Complete required monthly site visits.
• Coordinate and assist individual in changes in services and environments: (move to a new apartment, transfer to a new setting, etc.).
• Attend agency staff meetings, participate in agency sponsored in service training, and enhance professional development by reading, and attending job related workshops and classes.
  
  

Qualifications

VIII. POSITION RELATED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Education or related fields.
  
  

Experience

• At least 1 year of experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• At least one year of experience in working with the Personal Outcome Measures established by The Council is preferred.
  
  

PHYSICAL

• Assistance with transferring and lifting up to 50 pounds.