Day Program Leader - Operations & Client Empowerment

Partners For Community; Wilton (CT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Partners For Community seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee the DDS Day program, ensuring compliance with DDS rules and managing staff to meet individual service plans. The role includes payroll processing, data reporting, and developing employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Human Services or related field, DDS systems knowledge, and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Education - Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field experience.
• Knowledge of DDS systems.
• Ability to interact with people with intellectual disabilities.
• Knowledge of basic computer technology and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage program operations.
• Complete schedule and transportation assignments.
• Effectively communicate with residential supervisors, DDS case management, and parents/guardians.
• Schedule and attend mandatory DDS meetings in compliance with state/residential guidelines.
• Develop and maintain activities/employment for individuals serviced.
• Track, gather and prepare data necessary for individual reports.
• Facilitate the completion of all documentation related to individuals serviced.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and filed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all staff are in-service on individual documentation proficiently.
• Prepare individual payroll batches on a weekly basis.
• Work closely with program staff of employees from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
• Facilitate teamwork and encourage innovative strategies to foster a productive work environment.
• Meet with Supervisor weekly.
• Attending meetings and events as directed.
• Ability to respond to crises and emergencies with a calm and reasoned response as necessary or directed by Supervisor or other member of the management team.
• Review program rules and policies as necessary.
• Ensure in-services are scheduled and completed in an efficient manner.
• Abide by all CPM Personnel Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to use basic computer technology and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor and necessitated by program needs.
• Work with staff to ensure the maintenance of offices, program materials and vehicles weekly.
• Facilitate the completion of all documentation related to individuals serviced each day.
• Respond to crisis and emergencies with a calm and reasoned response as necessary or directed by Supervisor or other member of the management team.
• Report all serious incidents to The Program Director.

Skills

Knowledge of DDS systems

Interacting with individuals with ID

Leadership & teamwork

Problem solving

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Partners For Community seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee the DDS Day program, ensuring compliance with DDS rules and managing staff to meet individual service plans. The role includes payroll processing, data reporting, and developing employment opportunities for adults with disabilities.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Human Services or related field, DDS systems knowledge, and strong organizational skills.