Program Coordinator - Cerritos

Program Coordinator - Cerritos

Full-time; posted: Wednesday, Nov 1 2017

Easterseals Southern California Send resume to:

Anne Fox
California

Email: [email protected]

Summary:

Assists in overseeing all aspects of assigned program(s) to ensure proper delivery of services to participants and compliance with program design. Supervises program associates within scope of authority.

Basic Responsibilities:

• Ensures health and safety of program participants through the development and implementation of standards, guidelines, and services for designated program(s)
• Supervises the service coordination of designated participants including, but not limited to, intake process; including all associated meetings, contacts, and training sessions. Maintains effective working relationships with participants, participant family members, referral agencies, community resources, and agency staff members.
• Oversees quality assurance of designated program(s) inclusive of all applicable licensing, agency, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation (CARF) Facilities and other regulatory requirements.
• Substitutes for direct care associates, as needed. 
• Monitors the completion of all required participant documentation and data. 
• Ensures the proper completion of all required staff documentation and reports within the scope of authority.
• Evaluates staff training needs and establishes training schedules relevant to specific programs.
• Conducts group observations. 
• May be required to transport program participants depending on program design and location.
• Other assignments that may need the employee’s expertise, knowledge, or ability. 

 

Qualifications:

• Twelve (12) college units in Human Services or related field, plus two (2) years work experience in related field; or four (4) years work experience in related field.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills, with all levels of staff and the general public.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to properly interpret and implement policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to provide assistance with personal care to participants, including ability to transfer an individual who has no weight-bearing skills.
• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stoop, stand, kneel for extended periods of time. Ability to push wheel chairs on a variety of terrain.
• Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination.
• Valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Ability to travel locally. Reliable transportation, proof of valid California driver’s license, a clean driving record, proper auto insurance, and vehicle registration.