Day Program Coordinator

Corporation for Public Management; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation for Public Management in Waterbury, CT seeks a Day Program Coordinator to oversee the daily operation of day programs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. You will ensure adherence to individual service plans, teaching strategies, documentation, safety, and CPM policies.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating community-based activities, ensuring high-quality service and compliance, and maintaining accurate records with timely

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field or 1–3 years of relevant work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Medication Certification through DDS must be acquired within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operation of the day program and ensure staff coverage.
• Supervise and support staff to benefit individuals served per guidelines.
• Maintain safety and sanitary practices for areas, equipment, and vehicles.
• Develop and maintain staff schedules to meet program needs.
• Ensure implementation of individual service plans and behavior support plans.
• Complete and review documentation within required timeframes.
• Provide staff training, coaching, and oversight on program delivery.
• Coordinate meaningful day activities and community-based opportunities.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program oversight

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in related field

Job description

The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for the daily coordination and oversight of day program services for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The Day Program Coordinator works with program staff to ensure the consistent implementation of individual service plans, teaching strategies, documentation requirements, safety practices, and organizational policies. This position provides staff supervision, supports meaningful community participation, and helps maintain high-quality services that promote individual choice, independence, and personal growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the daily operation of the day program and ensure appropriate staff coverage.
• Effectively supervise and support staff to benefit the individuals served while adhering to DDS and CPM guidelines.
• Ensure program areas, equipment, and vehicles are maintained and operated in a safe and sanitary manner consistent with applicable regulations.
• Create and maintain consistent and effective staff schedules to support program needs and optimize hours worked.
• Ensure individual service plans, goals, behavior support plans, and other program requirements are implemented as written.
• Complete and review all documentation related to individual and programmatic needs within required timeframes.
• Provide staff training, coaching, and oversight regarding program implementation, documentation, and quality standards.
• Coordinate meaningful day activities and community-based opportunities that support individual choice, independence, and skill development.
• Collect, review, and distribute required reports, including incident reports, individual plan reviews, behavior data, attendance records, and progress documentation.
• Track hours worked, prepare bi-weekly payroll information, and forward required records to Payroll in a timely manner.
• Maintain a safe environment that meets local, state, DDS, and CPM requirements.
• Review program rules, policies, procedures, and expectations with staff as necessary.
• Communicate professionally with individuals, families, guardians, staff, transportation providers, and other members of the support team.
• Comply with all CPM and DDS personnel policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field or one to three years of relevant work experience.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Medication Certification through DDS must be acquired within six months of hire and maintained throughout employment, when required for the position.

Schedule 7am -3pm Monday - Friday