Program Coordinator - Work Services

Are you looking for a career that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities?

The Arc of Evansville is currently seeking a Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator is responsible for assisting individuals receiving pre-vocational services through The Arc of Evansville to achieve their goals through development and implementation of their Person-Centered Individualized Support Plan (PCISP).

Benefits of working for The Arc:

• 15 days of paid time off annually for full-time employees

• 8 paid holidays!

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance for full-time employees

• Immediate access to a no-cost medical clinic, which includes FREE medical care, lab work, and generic medications.

Job Duties:

• Conducts self professionally with truth, accuracy, fairness, and responsibility.

• Upholds the Core Values and Code of Conduct of the organization and commits to these standards in daily practice.

• Works with individuals assigned to caseload on the development, implementation, and review of their PCISP and assists in training direct support staff on needs and goals of people supported.

• Collects and analyzes data to report progress on the individuals goals.

• Trains people supported on new jobs and provides ongoing training as issues arise.

• Provides referrals for individuals on caseload for services that are needed/desired outside of the service delivery system of The Arc of Evansville.

• Assists individuals assigned to caseload in resolving issues related to their work training at Arc Industries.

• Maintains appropriate relationships with individuals served, families, and providers i.e. maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and treating them with respect and dignity.

• Maintains professional communication with parents/guardians and other service providers concerning individuals on assigned caseload.

• Ensures the rights and dignity of people supported are maintained.

• Provides individual and group habilitation as necessary and completes all documentation as assigned.

• Maintains confidentiality regarding staff, people supported, and their families.

• Assist people supported in completing employment paperwork: I9s, W4s, WH4s, forms evaluating productivity related to disability, production rates, workers compensation claims, and proof of employment letters.

• Production/alternative activity training and implementation.

• Plans and implements alternative activities by providing material and training for production staff for alternative activities.

• Assists individuals assigned to caseload in resolving issues related to their work training at Arc Industries.

• Capable of performing manual labor, for multiple duties: Assisting with time studies, learning to use production equipment (baler, tape gun, pallet jack, pallet lift).

• Completes and submits all required documentation required to meet BDS, Medicaid Waiver, and any other funding or regulatory source requirements.

• Maintains files of people supported in accordance with the agencys Record Retention and Records Maintenance, Retention, and Transfer Policies and Procedures. Ensures that documents are filed.

• Ensures that state regulations (BQIS, ISDH) are followed.

• Ensures that required state and agency reports are completed thoroughly and submitted on a timely basis.

• Demonstrates commitment to health and safety by leading by example and by participating in health and safety training, safety inspections, and the development of safety policies and procedures.

• Adheres to all safety rules and procedures.

• Trains staff on specific health and safety procedures to minimize risk.

• Corrects hazards and unsafe conditions.

• Uses universal precautions and provides personal assistance, as needed, to individuals receiving support.

• Timely investigates accidents and rapidly corrects accident causes.

• Supervises medication administration.

• Maintains the medication cart.

• Follows Core A and B requirements for medication administration, tracking, and destruction.

• Manages supplies needed to maintain the health and safety of employees and people supported.

• Updates medical information in the files of people supported.

• Assists in implementing behavioral management strategies per established behavioral management plan.

• Assists in emergency situations and in crisis prevention and intervention.

• Firm understanding of behavioral needs.

• Assists in activity audits as designated.

• Assists in supervising breaks and lunches.

• Assists in covering the front desk reception as needed.

• If designated, takes on additional projects such as Safety Trainer, Safety Monitor, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act classes, and back up to data-entry clerk.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education/experience that meets the standards as a Qualified Development Disabilities Professional (QDDP) which includes a bachelors degree in a human services field or 5 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. A bachelor's degree in a human services field is preferred.

• A high school diploma or high school equivalent is required.

• Prior experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

• Completion of Core A and B, MANDT training and CPR/First Aid training upon hire.

• Maintains certifications for CPR/First Aid and Core A and B for medication administration.

• Must pass a Department of Motor Vehicles background check and hold a valid drivers license.

• Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record, i.e., less than 3 moving violations within 3 years.

• Must have and maintain automobile insurance coverage as required by The Arc of Evansvilles insurance carrier or Arc policy.

Fill out the full application or text PCWS to (812) 358-7507!

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