Looking for a career that makes a difference in the lives of others? The Easterseals Rehabilitation Center is looking for a Program Coordinator with excellent leadership, communication, & organizational skills to join our Community Living Services/Waiver Division.
For over 75 years, the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center has built a reputation of excellence in providing innovative and creative, top quality programs and services for people with disabilities in the Tri-State area.
The Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of CLS, including person-centered client programming and staff management.
Position Type: Exempt, Full Time based on 40 hours per week
Schedule: Must be able to work a flexible schedule when the clients & staff are working in the residences to include all shifts to ensure safety, consistency and quality of training programs.
Basic Responsibilities:
- File & follow up on Incident Reports
- Prepare & present QA/QI report monthly
- Supervise QDDP’s & Managers
- Attend all client IST meetings
- Ensure programming meets/exceeds standards
- Other duties as assigned
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license & valid car insurance and provide proof as needed.
- Excellent leadership, communication, & organizational skills
- Must be able to work as part of a team
- Obtain/Maintain CPR & 1st aid certification
- Have at least 2 years experience working with persons with developmental disabilities.
- Complete Medication Administration Training
- Must pass company physical, drug screen and TB test
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent sitting within the office
- Routine walking
- Frequent bending
- Frequent keying on computer
- Frequent communication on the phone
- Ability to assist clients in activities including kneeling, crouching, reaching & bending.
- Ability to lift & transfer, with assistance, individuals who weigh up to 250 pounds.
- Ability to push large adults in wheelchairs.
- Ability to lift 80 pounds occasionally and 40 pounds routinely.
Preferred:
- Previous management experience preferred
- Experience with IDD population a plus
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- FSA
- 401k with company match
- Company paid life insurance
- Vacation
- Sick time
- Paid holidays
- Short Term and Long Term Disability coverage
- Company provided CPR training
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