Program Coordinator

Description Basic Function: Responsible for planning and implementing Respite program.

Essential Functions

Responsible for planning and implementing weekly Respite program.. Responsible for requesting supplies for the activities through the Habilitation Manager. Maintains general information and medical emergency forms for each Respite enrollee. Responsible for accurate and timely submissions of activity reports, time sheets, time logs and activity receipts and any remaining funds.

Responsible for creating, changing and responding to the Respite voice mail system. Maintains current address and phone lists for Respite’s volunteers and personnel. Maintains regular contact and communications with the Habilitation Supervisor. Organize and create weekly themed activities. Assign responsibilities to Respite staff.

Additional Functions: Adheres to safety policies and procedures. Insures that clients/students/program participants receive services in a safe environment. Encourages co-workers to follow safety policies and procedures. Reports any potential unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or Safety Committee. Follows current policies and procedures regarding compliance with privacy, security and corporate compliance policies.

Be thoroughly familiar with department and program specific policies and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma, Experience with direct care and/or developmental disabilities, valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Be professional in appearance, attire, attitude and communication, Ability to work collaboratively with others in a team environment; or work independently without close supervision, Ability to communicate effectively with others using oral and written methods, Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment when engaged in crisis intervention.

Highly developed verbal and written skills. Ability to function in a stressful environment under time constraints. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and/or stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Normal or corrective vision is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Environment: The noise level is usually low to moderate