Program Coordinator for I/DD Clients

Up and Out Inc.

Portland (OR)

On-site

USD 49,500 - 60,500

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

$55,000/year

Health and Welfare

401(k)

Job summary

A community service organization in Portland seeks a Program Coordinator to oversee residential programs for adults with disabilities. This full-time role requires supervisory experience, commitment to quality of life, and coordination of care. Ideal candidates have an Associate's degree or equivalent experience. Benefits include a $55,000 salary and health coverage.

Qualifications

Minimum of two years of experience with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of OIS training and behavior management.
Strong supervisory and leadership experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and schedule employees at residential programs.
Coordinate communication within the residential program.
Ensure compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules.
Meet on-call responsibilities and assist client mobility.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Behavior management knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in human services

Job description

Overview

Up and Out, Inc. is a non-profit organization committed to providing residential options and community integration for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Up and Out, Inc. was founded in 1987, and serves adults in group homes, apartments and a supported living program. More than half of the clients that we serve have been with Up and Out, Inc. for over 20 years and have become an extended family.

The Program Coordinator (PC) is responsible for the overall quality of the program(s) they oversee. PCs are responsible for supervising Instructors, maintaining a clean, warm and welcoming home and overseeing quality of life indicators for those who live in that home. Quality of life includes ensuring that all social, psychological, medical and spiritual needs are met and the person they are supporting is working toward goals that promote independence, belonging and wellbeing.

PCs are charged with maintaining records, scheduling and following up with appointments, scheduling shifts for Instructors, handling emergencies, writing service plans, ensuring all activities comply with Oregon Administrative Rules and Up and Out policy, working collaborative with the administrative team to support all programs, training and accountability measures for those they supervise, and ensuring the safety and comfort of the home.

PCs are expected to remain current on disability news, best practice and for their own professional development in disability services.

Responsibilities

Supervise and schedule employees at the residential programs
Coordinate communication within the residential program
Develop, implement and review formal and informal training within the residential program
Coordinate behavior management procedures (formal, informal andemergency) within the program.
Coordinate the planning and execution of socially and physically integratedactivities for clients.
Ensure client medical/health needs are met
Manage Medication Administration Record Oversight and Reports
Ensure dietary and nutritional needs are met
Coordinate financial systems in the residence
Ensure compliance with Oregon Administrative Rules and agency policy
Maintain positive professional ethics and attitudes
Meet On-Call responsibilities
Must be physically able to assist clients mobility: lift, ambulate on even and uneven surfaces, bend, twist, and sit.

Qualifications

Associate’s degree in a human service field, such as special education or social work, or a minimum of two years’ experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD), preferably in a residential setting
Commitment to providing an excellent quality of life for adults with intellectual /developmental disabilities, and a desire to maintain positive relationships with program clients
Complete knowledge of instructional and behavior management, OIS (Oregon Intervention System) training, including experience developing training programs in these areas is required.
Strong supervisory and leadership experience is required, with supervisory experience in a residential setting preferred.
Ability to communicate and work positively with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, their families, the community, other agencies, and county representatives is needed.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
An Oregon/Washington driver’s license, automobile insurance, an acceptable driving record and access to a car is required.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule including working on-call and being available for emergencies
Must be bondable

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