Program Coordinator

Vista Life Innovations; Westbrook (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D coverage

Long-term disability

403(b) with match

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program

Job summary

Vista Life Innovations seeks a Program Coordinator in the Discover Program to implement and assess curriculum and systems supporting independence in daily living, community integration, and functional life skills. The role oversees operations, instructional delivery, progress evaluation, and consistent application of strategies.

Responsibilities include delivering instruction, monitoring systems, setting goals, training staff, and managing records within a dormitory setting.

Qualifications

• MS Office proficiency including Outlook and internet search.

Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum instruction to Discover students as needed.
• Support and monitor systems for Discover students as designed by the larger team.
• Evaluate situations and set goals with action steps for day-to-day instruction.
• Assess student/member progress and provide training interventions.
• Provide strategy development and consultation for program staff in various settings.
• Oversee and monitor medication systems within the dormitory.
• Maintain accurate, efficient, and clear records and documentation.
• Implement curriculum across functional skills for independence in life, community integration, and social/cognitive development.

Skills

MS Office

Education

High School diploma

Associates Degree preferred

Job description

About Vista Life Innovations

For more than 35 years, Vista Life Innovations has supported adults with disabilities in building independent lives, finding meaningful work, and becoming active members of their communities. Our programs are grounded in a person-centered philosophy, meeting each individual where they are and supporting them toward greater independence at every stage of life.

The Role

Vista is seeking a Program Coordinator in our Discover Program to implement and assess curriculum and systems that support Vista students/members in achieving greater independence in daily living, community integration, and functional life skills. This role oversees program operations by supporting instructional delivery, evaluating student/member progress, and ensuring consistent implementation of individualized strategies across the Discover Program.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver curriculum instruction to Discover students as needed.
• Support and monitor systems for the Discover students as designed by the larger team.
• Evaluate a given situation and independently develop goals and action steps and ensure implementation of these actions in day-to-day instruction.
• Evaluate a student/member’s progress and provide appropriate training interventions.
• Provide strategy development and consultation for program staff in a variety of settings.
• Oversee and monitor medication systems within the dormitory setting.
• Maintain all necessary records and documentation with accuracy, efficiency, and clarity.
• Implement program curriculum across functional skill areas to support independence in life skills, community integration, and social/cognitive development.

What We’re Looking For

• High School diploma, plus 2 years of related experience. Associates Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and maintain acceptable driving record as defined by Vista.
• Possess Public Service License or the ability to obtain endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• CPR and First Aid, PMT Certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge and skills in MS Office, including outlook and the internet.

About Vista Life Innovations

For more than 35 years, Vista Life Innovations has supported adults with disabilities in building independent lives, finding meaningful work, and becoming active members of their communities. Our programs are grounded in a person-centered philosophy, meeting each individual where they are and supporting them toward greater independence at every stage of life.

The Role

Vista is seeking a Program Coordinator in our Discover Program to implement and assess curriculum and systems that support Vista students/members in achieving greater independence in daily living, community integration, and functional life skills. This role oversees program operations by supporting instructional delivery, evaluating student/member progress, and ensuring consistent implementation of individualized strategies across the Discover Program.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver curriculum instruction to Discover students as needed.
• Support and monitor systems for the Discover students as designed by the larger team.
• Evaluate a given situation and independently develop goals and action steps and ensure implementation of these actions in day-to-day instruction.
• Evaluate a student/member’s progress and provide appropriate training interventions.
• Provide strategy development and consultation for program staff in a variety of settings.
• Oversee and monitor medication systems within the dormitory setting.
• Maintain all necessary records and documentation with accuracy, efficiency, and clarity.
• Implement program curriculum across functional skill areas to support independence in life skills, community integration, and social/cognitive development.

What We’re Looking For

• High School diploma, plus 2 years of related experience. Associates Degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and maintain acceptable driving record as defined by Vista.
• Possess Public Service License or the ability to obtain endorsement within 90 days of hire.
• CPR and First Aid, PMT Certification or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge and skills in MS Office, including outlook and the internet.

Why Vista

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping students build confidence, independence, and community connections through individualized instruction and support.

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and AD&D coverage; long-term disability; a 403(b) with employer contributions and match; generous accrued PTO; an Employee Assistance Program; and a wellness incentive program. A full benefits summary is available upon request.

Hourly Rate: $22.44, plus eligible mileage reimbursement

Location: Westbrook, CT | Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt, Sunday-Thursday 1pm-9pm

Reports to: Discover Program Lead

Vista Life Innovations is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.

Vista and the CT Shoreline

https://www.vistalifeinnovations.org/community/connecticut-shoreline

Please visit our website for more information about Vista Life Innovations and our career opportunities.