Program Coordinator - Aspen Cottage 8:00A-5:00P

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Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting Closes: 7/07/24

Parsons State Hospital & Training Center

Vision Statement: People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges.

Mission Statement: To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.

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About the Position:

• Who can apply: Anyone (External)

• Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified

• Full/Part-time: Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary: Regular

• Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

• Work Schedule: 8:00a-5:00p

• Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes

• Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes

• Search Keywords: Coordinator

Compensation:

$23.87/hour

• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

• Sick & Vacation leave

• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

• Employee discounts with the STAR Program

• Retirement and deferred compensation programs

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Position is located at Aspen Cottage, 8:00a-5:00p, days/hours will vary and will include weekend, holiday and call ins. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion.

The Program Coordinator supervises a diverse group of staff across three shifts to assure protection of resident rights is provided in a humane, home-like environment. The Program Coordinator must be available for a varied work schedule which at times may include days, evenings, nights, weekends or holidays. The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and prioritizing the delivery of training and person-centered services with individuals living at PSH. This involves the integrations of various aspects of services to meet the individual requests, preferences and needs of each individual living in a designated unit. Accurate records must be maintained to assure the varied responsibilities of this position are met.

Review and evaluation of each of the tasks listed below is performed formally at least once a year by the Public Service Executive II against ICF/MR standards, agency policies and procedures and consumer satisfaction. Additional sources of information contributing to performance review of these tasks might include annual surveys by State ICF/MR reviewers, periodic reviews by Human Rights and other committees; direct observation; data review and feedback from residents, parents/guardians, staff, visitors or other individuals with information pertinent to the operations of PSHTC.

Parsons State Hospital is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Qualifications:

Minimum Criteria: One year of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. ICF/MR regulations mandate the persons in this position must possess a R.N.; a bachelor's degree in human service field and at least one year experience working directly with persons with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities. Experiencing, developing and implementing person centered planning (e.g. Essential Lifestyle Plans, support model) services. Experience in leadership, supervision or advocacy for people with disabilities

Staff who operates a motor vehicle must possess a valid Kansas driver's license.

Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with policies of the Department of Aging and Disability Services.

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact:

Name: Crystal Edwards Phone: (620)421-6550 x 3064

Email: Crystal.Edwards@ks.gov Fax: (620)421-2770

Required documents for this application to be complete:

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D214 (if you are claiming Veteran's Preference)

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How to Claim Veterans Preference

Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.