Program Coordinator

Ohio Valley Residential Services, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Valley Residential Services, Inc. is seeking a Program Coordinator to lead teams across multiple group homes for individuals with developmental disabilities in Cincinnati. You will mentor Home Coordinators and Direct Support Professionals, elevating care to life coaching.

This is a hands-on, exempt role reporting to the Director of Program Services. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in a human services field (or an AA with two years of related management experience) and a valid driver

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Human Services or equivalent
• Associate Degree plus 2 years related management experience in a human service field considered
• Valid driver license and ability to meet fleet insurability requirements
• Must obtain and maintain certifications (Medication Administration, First Aid, CPR) and training as needed
• Computer skills with MS Office applications

Responsibilities

• Ensures program services delivered align with OVRS mission and person-centered planning
• Maintains compliance with Ohio DD regulations across sites
• Supervises Home Coordinator; second supervisor of Direct Support Professionals; oversees caseload services
• Mentors managers and DSPs to move beyond care giving to life coaching
• Handles after-hours calls and supports staff development and training

Skills

Leadership

Motivation

Attention to detail

Creative problem solving

Education

BA/BS in Human Services

Associate Degree + 2 years management experience

Job description

Program Coordinator job open managing teams at multiple group homes for clients with developmental disabilities. Looking for a leader who can motivate others; has attention to detail; and is a creative problem solver. This position does not manage from afar but is part of mission delivery. Mentor your managers and DSP to go beyond care giving to be life coaches. OVRS a non-profit with over 50 years of service in the DD field.

REPORTS TO: Director of Program Services

CLASSIFICATION: Full time, salaried; exempt; starting at $55,000/yr.

SUPERVISES: direct supervision of Home Coordinator; 2nd supervisor of Direct Support Professionals; provide oversight of services provided to individuals served by OVRS on case load.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of BA/BS in a Human Services related field (or an Associate Degree plus 2 years of related management experience in a human service field)
• Valid driver license and ability to pass OVRS fleet insurability requirements including 3 years driving experience
• Vehicle that can be used on the job
• Ability to pass employment standards as defined by the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities
• Must obtain and maintain certification in Medication Administration, First Aid, CPR and other training as per the needs of the individuals supported
• Computer skills with full ability to use all Microsoft Office programs

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensures that program services delivered are per the mission of OVRS and Person Centered Planning in accordance with the individuals served.

OVRS Mission Statement:

To enrich the lives of persons with developmental disabilities and their families by providing individually focused services, safe environments, and opportunities for integration into their communities.

• Assures that sites under supervision are compliant with State of Ohio Department of DD regulations.
• Maintains positive and professional relationships as representative of OVRS with external stakeholders, families, friends, neighbors and anyone else that the people we support are connected to.
• Assess each individual on case load to determine strengths, needs and interests.
• Develops goals and objectives for each individual in conjunction with the team to assist each individual to build skills and to support their interests and needs.
• Assess staff strengths and areas of growth and provide ongoing training, discipline and support.
• Covers essential responsibilities of Home Coordinator positions supervised when that position is vacant or employee is temporarily off.
• Assist and support Home Coordinator with managing staffing of homes to deliver the program services of each individual’s plan within the approved staffing hours.
• Responds to afterhours calls regarding individuals and staff.
• Attends ongoing professional training and recommends staff development training based on the needs of individuals. Also may provide professional development training.