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Developmental Disabilities Institute

Day Program Coordinator

Developmental Disabilities Institute, Medford, New York, United States, 11763


Description

DDI's Day Program Coordinator oversees all aspects of programming within these two areas. The Coordinator is responsible for ensuring appropriate staffing of their site. The Coordinator also ensures that Behavior Support Plans and Individualized Support pans are up to date and modified as needed.

Salary Range: $62,400 - $74,880 / year

Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of the daily operation of day programming including but not limited to programmatic observations, ensuring functional and age appropriate programming is occurring. Develop these oversight measures in a manner in which they can be deployed in the community.

Continually identify/analyze the individual’s interests and abilities and conduct functional assessments for the purpose of the developing, writing, implementation and monitoring of creative, person specific programming, Individual Program plans and Behavior Support plans as needed. Make connections in the local community with potential volunteer opportunities and/or ongoing educational and recreational pursuits for our program participants.

Identify programmatic trends and formulate/implement plans of corrective actions as needed.

Handle crisis situations according to emergency procedures and policies. Provide protective oversight and advocacy. Complete incident reports as per 624 regulations and SCIP-R reports as necessary. Conduct Administrative and other investigations as needed.

Develop supervisory systems which are successful in community based programs to monitor and support staff’s efforts.

Demonstrate a working knowledge of DDI’s policies on the treatment of problem behavior and provide annual and as needed trainings to staff as required by DDI and OPWDD.

Directly supervise Program Managers and oversight of program staff. Oversee the hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of staff. Consistently manage staffing in a manner which provides fiscal integrity and appropriate safety oversight for their programs.

Provide hands on instruction to individual’s served as needed.

Oversee the facilitation of annual and semiannual meetings to ensure compliance with DDI and OPWDD regulations. Review ISP’s upon receipt to ensure accuracy of information within the plan.

Ensure documentation to support daily units of service and complete accurate and timely weekly billing. Ensure that monthly notes meet DDI and OPWDD standards. Ensure procedure for securing billing and related documentation.

Monitor program census and attendance statistics to ensure budgetary goals are met. Work alongside the department Intake Specialist to fill any vacancies that may arise in a timely manner.

Participate in the development of new program initiatives. Participate in Peer Review, Peer IRC, internal audits and committee’s responsibilities as required or requested.

Ensure that parent/guardian consent for behavior support plans is obtained annually or following significant change to plan.

Must have the flexibility to provide supervision and oversight to programs operating after hours, if such programs are assigned, 24/7 on-call responsibilities.

Maintain all required annual trainings/certifications. Complete training credits per Adult Services policy.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services required

3 years supervisory experience in OPWDD services

Knowledge of OPWDD Regulations

Knowledge of community based and/or family support services models, including Adult Respite and Community Habilitation services.

Knowledge of self-directed service models

Ability to develop creative community driven plan models for our individuals.

Must possess the ability to manage staff over multiple locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk counties.

Essential Physical Demands:

Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.

Must be able to lift/move/carry 20 lbs.

Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet.

Must to able to run to a program if need up to 500 feet.

Must be able to kneel, twist, and bend.

Must be able to respond to fire alarms.

Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.