Program Coordinator

Sunrise Community of Southwest Florida, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Sunrise Community of Southwest Florida, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support professional to provide assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community.

The role emphasizes individual-centered plans, active participation, and meticulous documentation for regulatory compliance. The position requires a valid driver’s license, a high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), and background/drug screenings.

Qualifications

• Completion of pre-employment background and drug screenings.
• Valid driver’s license with endorsements and at least 3 years driving experience.
• Advanced computer skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working in intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Minimum one year of writing program plans, case notes or other relevant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and coordinate individual’s program plans.
• Develop and monitor individualized training programs to meet priority training needs.
• Ensure all plans are person centered and reflect the individual’s goals through participation.
• Ensure documentation is accurate and complete per regulatory requirements.
• Communicate with family, guardians and support coordinators to address needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping others? Would you like to make a difference in someone’s life? If you answered yes, we encourage you to join the Sunrise family! Sunrise is one of the largest, private not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of growth and development for our employees that is consistent with recognizing the rights, needs, and wants of all people.

Purpose

To provide support and assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to enable them to live valued lives in the community.

Qualifications

• Must successfully complete the required pre-employment Background and Drug Screenings
• Must possess a valid Driver's License with all necessary endorsements and have a minimum of 3 years of driving experience.
• Must possess advanced computer skills
• Must possess a High School Diploma or equivalent, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Experience working in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred
• Minimum one year of experience in writing program plans, case notes or other relevant documentation required

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the development, implementation and coordination of individual’s program plans
• Develop, implement and monitor individualized training programs to meet identified priority training needs
• Ensures all plans are person centered and reflect the individual’s hopes and dreams through active participation wherever possible
• Ensure all documentation is accurate and complete according to regulatory requirements
• Communicate with all team members, including family, guardians and support coordinators to ensure that the individual’s needs are being addressed
• Performs other duties as assigned

Hourly: $20.00 SR92A8

This position will remain open until filled.

Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation that they are involved in or witness.

Sunrise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Sunrise is a Drug-Free Workplace. As part of our policies, all candidates for employment must submit to a pre-employment drug screening after receiving a conditional offer of employment. A positive confirmed screening, or refusal to submit to such screening, will result in a withdrawal of the conditional job offer.

Benefits Offered

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program and more.

Welcome to Sunrise Careers! Sunrise is one of the largest, private 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations in the country dedicated to serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Much of the organization’s early growth can be attributed to assisting state agencies with deinstitutionalization efforts, and in more recent years, Sunrise has welcomed smaller companies in need of assistance or support into the Sunrise Group. As a result, over the last 60 years Sunrise has increased the number of persons served from 50 people in just South Florida to over 1,400 across several states with over 2,500 exceptional employees.