Day Program Coordinator - Wellington

AABR; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AABR in New York is seeking a Day Program Coordinator to oversee the Day Habilitation Service Plan and integrate day service activities for individuals.

You will liaise between Care Managers, community partners, and Day Services, ensuring plans meet regulatory expectations and documentation is completed timely.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in human services.
• Knowledge of 624 and 633 preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage change.
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Hold and upkeep CPR and SCIP certifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development and implementation of the Day Habilitation Service Plan.
• Coordinate delivery of services with residential program and families.
• Review monthly reports on progress toward goals.
• Attend all Individualized Service Plan meetings.
• Maintain staffing per regulatory ratios and supervise staff.
• Ensure plans align with Life Plans and update addenda as needed.
• Communicate with parents and management about issues.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in Human Services

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: south ozone park, NY 11412, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $25.00 - $28.00 Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Position Summary

The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the Day Habilitation Service Plan. The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for integrating the Day Service Plan and activity schedule for the individuals. The Coordinator will act as the liaison between Care Manager, community and Day Services Program.

Essential Job Functions

• Review the Day Service Plan for each individual, assuring it is consistent with the 3 IPs (independence, integration, individuality, productivity) and it includes input from the individual, family advocate and case manager.
• Ensures that all necessary assessments and evaluations needed for the completion of the Day Service Plan are complete.
• Coordinates delivery of services with residential program; parents of those living at home. Assists in the development of individual team productivity, allocates resource and staff. Assists the Program Manager in fire drills, and emergency evacuation drills
• Responsible to assist in the individual and his or her advocate in obtaining all services outlined in the Day Hab Plan.
• Review monthly reports on progress /success towards goals, outcomes, behavioral and medical issues for all participating individuals.
• Match Day Hab plans to Life Plans.
• Develops goals for the individual, ensure individual's progress, review such progress daily, and trend individual progress data on a monthly basis, documenting all outcomes, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Attend all Individualized Service Plan meetings, and applicable reviews.
• Be alert to individual medical concerns, illnesses and accidents. Report promptly and follow up as necessary
• If there are changes in Day ServicePlan, write addendum for the Life Plan and forward to Case manager for sign-off and review.
• Schedule Semi-Annual and Annual review in conjunction with Care Managers.
• Maintain contact with Care Managers regarding individuals' medical and behavioral concerns and obtain required documenting, i.e. Life Plan and clinical summary.
• Ensure the Day Habilitation Program is adequately staffed, based on regulatory ratios.
• Provide paper supervision, good role modeling and crisis intervention as needed. Provide direct supervision and guidance to the Instructors and Assistant. Instructors.
• Train Direct Care Staff as required.
• Establish rapport with community members, fellow staff and the individuals.
• Responsible for handling all issues with the parents of the individuals assigned.
• Ensure that issues with parents are communicated with management.
• Assist the management of the Day Hab program as required.
• Must comply with all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's In Human Services, or related field Preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in human services required, preferably in OPWDD setting
• Knowledge of 624 and 633 also preferable
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage change
• 1-2 years supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to lead, motivate, supervise, evaluate, coach, train and manage people
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work cross-functionally
• Hold and upkeep certifications in CPR and SCIP