Day Habilitation Program Coordinator

SCO; Dix Hills (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SCO is seeking a Day Habilitation Program Coordinator for Madonna Heights Campus in Dix Hills, NY. This role oversees daily operations, ensures compliance with OPWDD regulations, and maintains COA accreditation standards while coordinating services for site-based and hub-based programs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Human Services (Master's preferred), strong management skills, and 3 years in OPWDD-funded settings with 2+ years in day habilitation. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services required; master's preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in OPWDD-funded programs, with at least 2 years in day habilitation services.
• Strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations, compliance, and quality for site-based and hub-based day habilitation services.
• Ensure programming meets OPWDD regulations, COA accreditation standards, and agency policies.
• Promote person-centered planning and community integration; liaise with families and care managers.

Skills

Management skills

Oral and written communication

OPWDD regulations knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Computer-literate

Job description

Madonna Heights Campus
151 Burrs Ln
Dix Hills, NY 11746, USA

Madonna Heights Campus
151 Burrs Ln
Dix Hills, NY 11746, USA

• Ensure all site-based and hub-based day habilitation programs maintain OPWDD certification and comply with 14 NYCRR §635-10.4 and related standards.
• Maintain COA accreditation by adhering to documentation, service delivery, and quality assurance protocols.
• Oversee compliance regarding service documentation and Staff Action Plans.
• Manage facility contracts and ensure fleet maintenance for all day habilitation vehicles.
• Supervise assistant supervisors and oversee daily operations at The Center (site-based facility).
• Coordinate monthly recreation calendars for both site-based and hub-based programs.
• Review all Staff Action Plans (SAPs) for site-based and Program without Walls (PWW) participants.
• Provide direction program supervisors to ensure SAPs align with Life Plan goals and OPWDD expectations before submission to the Director of Day Habilitation.
• Ensure SAPs are distributed to care managers within 60 days of Life Plan review or service start date.
• Conduct regular meetings with program supervisors to address OPWDD regulations, programmatic issues, and event planning.
• Collaborate with residential program coordinators to improve communication and integration between residential and day habilitation services.
• Partner with Program without Walls PWW hub site supervisors to develop and assess meaningful on-site activities for individuals supported.
• Attend SCO leadership and IRC meetings in the absence of the Director.
• Participate in IDT meetings for day habilitation participants.
• Serve as a liaison to families, ensuring satisfaction and quality of services.
• Be available 24/7 to address participant and program-related emergencies.
• Collaborate with the Director to develop and uphold day habilitation policies and procedures.
• Works in tandem with Director of Day Habilitation to establish prevocational program by attending OPWDD virtual meetings and trainings regarding prevocational and vocational training.
• Maintain SCIP-R certification, CPR First Aid & AED,
• Maintain AMAP Certification.
• QUALIFICATIONS Required, bachelor's degree in human services (master's preferred); strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills; knowledge of OPWDD regulations; minimum of 3 years' experience in OPWDD-funded program with minimum of 2 years in day Habilitation Services. Computer-literate.

III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Maintain professional and positive relationships with staff and individuals.

In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:

• Be team players.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people's ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
• WORKING CONDITIONS

35 hours per week-non-exempt status work conducted in office and program environments.

Lift between 35 to 70 lbs

• SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

The Day Habilitation Program Coordinator oversees the daily operations, compliance, and quality of site-based and hub-based day habilitation services. This role ensures that all programming meets OPWDD regulations, COA accreditation standards, and agency policies, while promoting person-centered planning and community integration

Qualifications

Skills

Behaviors

Motivations

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Human Services.

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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