Team Coordinator

Lifeworks: Autism Services; Shaker Heights (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Wellness program

Paid time off

Tuition reduction at Case Western

403(b) retirement plan

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education support

Ancillary benefits including dental, V

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

Lifeworks: Autism Services in Northeast Ohio is seeking a Team Coordinator within the Day and Vocational Services division to lead programming for adults with autism. This role reports to the Program Director and focuses on developing innovative supports, staff development, and ensuring service quality.

The Team Coordinator will supervise Autism & Mental Health Technicians, collaborate with Clinical Coordinators, and drive compliance with accreditation and state requirements while promoting

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder preferred.
• Experience coordinating teams and program operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service and program oversight for adults with autism.
• Coordinate services provided by Autism & Mental Health Technicians.
• Provide clinical oversight of ISP/BSP planning and data collection.
• Train staff in prescriptive plans and ABA-based practices.
• Ensure program compliance with licensing and accreditation standards.
• Oversee day-to-day programming and materials development.
• Lead team meetings and liaise with stakeholders.

Skills

Team coordination

Staff supervision

Communication

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Salary and Benefits

The salary range is $20 - $21 per hour depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure. (High School Diploma is $20, Bachelor’s Degree is $21).

The salary range is $20 - $21 per hour depending on relevant education, experience, and licensure. (High School Diploma is $20, Bachelor’s Degree is $21).

At Lifeworks, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans (including fertility and IVF support), with a zero-cost option
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MSW program
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
• Pet insuranceEmployer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Special Education, Psychology, Speech and Language Pathology, etc.) preferred.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certified Ohio Behavior Analyst, Registered Behavior Technician, or Ohio Licensed Teacher preferred
• Experience working with Individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families preferred.

Agency Summary

Lifeworks is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring that individuals with autism lead healthy and enriched lives by providing essential clinical services across the lifespan. Founded in 2013, Lifeworks provides residential, vocational, and educational opportunities for adults throughout Northeast Ohio with a diagnosis of autism. Among its array of services, the agency offers behavioral health and Applied Behavior Analytic services for individuals of all ages who are on the spectrum.

Position Summary

The Team Coordinator is a management position within the division of Day and Vocational Services that works under the direct supervision of the Program Director and is responsible for all aspects of the program’s operations, with a charge to create and implement innovative programming and supports for adults with autism. They are responsible for team development and building and retaining exceptional staff that are equipped with expertise and resources necessary to deliver services that are firmly rooted in the methods and philosophy of the Monarch Model and applied behavior analysis. The Team Coordinator is jointly responsible for program compliance with accreditation and state regulations. They will have responsibilities related to direct service provision, case management, programmatic oversight specific to a team within the Day Services program, and interdepartmental/interagency liaising.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service and maintain oversight of supports and interventions and ensure client safety and well-being.
• Coordinate services provided by Autism & Mental Health Technicians.
• Through collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator, provide clinical oversight of ISPs, BSPs, assessment, intervention, data collection, and aspects of delegated nursing that do not fall squarely on trained and licensed professionals.
• Provide education and training to staff in prescriptive plans and best practices in working with adults with autism spectrum disorders including, but not limited to, daily living skills, self-care, communication, social skill development, and opportunities for leisure activities that are based within ISP goals and objectives in accordance with applied behavior analysis and the Monarch Model.
• Provide administrative oversight to ensure that the program and staff operate in accordance with established rules and regulations for the Agency and all involved governing bodies.
• Responsible for duties directly related to caseload, including compliance with data, reporting, and communication with necessary internal and external team members.
• Responsible for compliance with all rules, regulations, and accreditation standards related to adult day support and vocational habilitation.
• Oversee day-to-day programming.
• Provide oversight for development of program materials and visual supports.
• Supervise, set, and achieve performance goals with the program staff.
• Facilitate and chair team meetings.
• Foster open communication with local boards of developmental disabilities, residential service providers, and family members of the clients.
• Responsible for organization of daily activities and routines to optimize treatment and client learning.
• Manage the building space to ensure all programmatic materials are available, age appropriate, and reflect client interest.
• Provide for the safety of clients and staff.
• Properly handle emergencies such as injuries and acting-out situations.
• Aid in the management and modeling of socially-acceptable alternatives to negative and destructive behavior.
• Role model pro social, mediation, and self-management skills.
• Develop trusting, positive relationships among clients and staff in the facility.
• Initiate and facilitate all necessary communication with members of the team.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of data and records through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Provide case management and case coordination for clients in the areas of vocation, functional daily living skills, community integration, communication, social skills, and general wellness.
• Assure the safety and well-being of each client while promoting independence and respecting each client’s choices, needs, and rights.