Intellectual Disability- Program Coordinator - Second Shift

Keystone Human Services; Newtown (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time

Competitive benefits package including

Generous paid time off

Extensive training and learning

Career development and advancement

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community. The Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting to monitor operations so that programmatic goals are achieved.

This position coaches and supports persons with disabilities to exercise choices and acquire competencies to accomplish personal goals and is responsible to act as a lead and mentor to direct care staff in the

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree, or 60 credit hours, and 6 months of related work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Assist to monitor operations so that programmatic goals are achieved
• Coach and support persons with disabilities to exercise choices and acquire competencies to accomplish personal goals
• Lead and mentor direct care staff in the program

Skills

Basic computer skills

Organization & time management

Collaboration

Driver's license

Education

Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours plus 6 months experience

High school diploma or equivalent plus 1 year experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Web-based systems

Job description

Keystone Human Services is seeking a Program Coordinator to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community. The Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting to monitor operations so that programmatic goals are achieved. This position coaches and supports persons with disabilities to exercise choices and acquire competencies to accomplish personal goals and is responsible to act as a lead and mentor to direct care staff in the program.

Position Details/Benefits

• Knowing you make a difference everyday
• Full time
• $22.75 per hour
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and more
• Generous paid time off program
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement

Minimum Educational Qualifications

(One of the following)

• Associate’s degree, or 60 credit hours, and 6 months of related work experience
• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related work experience

Additional Minimum Requirements

• Basic computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and learn web based systems
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to respond effectively in high stress/critical situations
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people at various levels of the organization
• Valid Driver’s License with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.