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Program Coordinator

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El Dorado, KS, USA
Full-time

The primary function of the Program Coordinator is to support Easterseals Capper Foundation’s Adult Services purpose by directly supervising Direct Support Professionals providing services to persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities.  The Program Coordinator supervises the implementation of supports for persons supported by Easterseals Capper Foundation.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Oversees the implementation of individualized supports for persons with disabilities.
  • Supervises direct support professional staff which provides supports for persons with developmental disabilities; directs staff, ensures support is appropriate and resources are used efficiently.
  • Ensures staffing coverage for first and second shifts Monday through Friday for their assigned home.
  • Maintains accurate and detailed records of staff movement, overtime usage, PTO usage, weekly schedule, and call in notifications.
  • Approves/disapproves requests for time off.
  • Maintains staff by interviewing, selecting, orienting, and assisting in the training of employees.
  • Conducts site visits to individual homes of persons served; monitors supports provided as well as evaluate the cleanliness of the home and those adequate meals are being provided.
  • Administers personnel policies, completes evaluations and performance goals; administers appropriate disciplinary action including counseling statements.
  • Schedules staff coverage for persons served; ensures staff schedule supports billing structure goal. 
  • Maintains time cards for staff; approves and/or denies leave requests submitted by staff.
  • Maintains required records and data on persons served.
  • Assesses the needs of persons served; assesses care given, the type of care that is needed, identifies gaps and recommends solutions.
  • Establishes and maintains relationships with agencies in Cowley and Butler counties that are providing supports to the same individuals as ESCF to ensure continuity of supports. 
  • Provides on-call support as scheduled.
  • Provides direct support services as needed.
  • Plans and administers budgets and manages the day-to-day budget for persons served.
  • Participates in management staff meetings and attends other meetings as required; provides information on agency services, requirements and procedures, as well as information on what needs to be done to meet requirements.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
Educational Background: 
High School diploma or GED equivalent required.    
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three (3) years prior experience working with adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Previous supervisory experience preferred.
  • Must have a valid Kansas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.
  • Read, write and speak fluent English.
  • Must be able to pass background checks and drug test per agency procedures.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn agency specific software required.

Organization Info

Easterseals

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Founded: 
1942
About Us
Mission: 

For nearly 100 years Easterseals has been the indispensable resource for people and families challenged by disabilities. Now, as America faces a broad range of new issues, we make a major, positive, life-changing difference in the lives of people and families facing today's disabilities. The work we do every day is redefining disabilities for the 21st century.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 11 2019
Active Until: 
May 11 2019
Hiring Organization: 
Easterseals
industry: 
Nonprofit