Program Coordinator - Disability Services

Via of the Lehigh Valley; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Program Coordinator, where you will provide leadership and supervision to staff, ensuring high-quality employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Enjoy a supportive work environment with benefits like medical coverage, paid vacation, and education assistance. This role requires a bachelor's degree and experience in the human services field.

Benefits

Medical, vision and dental benefits

15 days paid vacation

9 paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Education assistance up to $5,000

Paid Training

Casual work attire

Employee referral-bonus program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
• One year of experience in supervision/management in the human service field.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized Job Development and Job Coaching services.
• Supervise and train assigned staff based on participant plans.
• Develop and implement individualized support plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Job description

Description

Begin a fulfilling career with Via of the Lehigh Valley, a 2023, 2024, and 2025 Morning Call Top Workplace winner, today! Via of the Lehigh Valley is hiring an Program Coordinator for our Community Employment Department to provide leadership and supervision to assigned employment staff to attain high quality employment outcomes. This position helps to develop and maintain a staff culture that continuously promotes the employability of individuals with disabilities.

You will ENJOY the following when working at VIA:

• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee. We offer two plans to choose from!
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday and a Floating Cultural Holiday! Via is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and believes that an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other’s differences adds quality to our services. To celebrate a commitment to equity and inclusion, Via offers a floating cultural holiday. Eligible employees may choose a paid day off, that is significant to them.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
• Education incentive: earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Paid Training and mileage reimbursement.
• Casual work attire.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Special employee events such as raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards and monthly celebration events.

As an Program Coordinator you will:

• Provide individualized Job Development, Career Assessment, and Job Coaching services for an assigned number of participants.
• Responsible for the oversight of the completion of all required paperwork and ensuring that funding authorizations are accurate.
• Work closely with funding sources and families to ensure that appropriate services are delivered.
• Provide direct supervision and training to assigned staff based on participants plans and the implementation of the plan including program goals.
• Develop, coordinate, assess and implement individualized support plans (ISP)/treatment or program plans.
• Act as a liaison with internal and external customers such as, individuals, families, team members, county officials and other service providers.
• Responsible for becoming either an agency trainer, investigator, or committee member.
• Conduct performance evaluations for employees who directly report to this position.

Position Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience working directly with individuals with disabilities OR an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of work experience working directly with individuals with disabilities.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in supervision/management in the human service field preferably working with developmental disabilities is required.
• Experience providing direct services to individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Two (2) years of experience working with individuals with disabilities in community or employment settings is preferred.
• Must have a personal vehicle, valid driver’s license and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Traveling in the community is required.
• Scheduling flexibility is required. Schedule includes days, some evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and exercise good judgment in a fast-paced environment.

We invest in our team through training, career development and educational assistance. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages the success of the individuals we serve and our employees. This success comes from living our values: People, Growth, Teamwork, Community, Diversity, Shared Ideas and Advocacy. Join our team and grow a fulfilling career with us!

CHANGE LIVES. WORK FOR VIA.

Via of the Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

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