Coordinator- DH

Job Title: Coordinator- DH

Department: Day Habilitation

Reports To: Day Hab Senior Manager

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The Day Hab Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of the Day Habilitation Program to provide the individuals supported the opportunity to increase independent living, socialization and vocational skills through participation in person centered planned activities in the community and at the program site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following.

• Supervision of the people we support
• Implementation of Staff Action Plans
• Assist in planning of activities
• Assist the people we support when needed including areas of self care
• Transportation/Driving Vans
• Attend all mandatory training sessions including Orientation, SCIP, First Aid and CPR.
• Complete all necessary documentation including: Staff Action plan goals and supports ,Data Collection and Activities Record on a daily basis; Day Hab Monthly Summaries including distribution; Day Hab Assessments; Medication Records (if AMAP); Incident Reports, Seizure Reports and Behavioral Records when needed; and necessary correspondence.
• Attend all necessary in-service trainings including First Aid, CPR, Orientation, AMAP and SCIP as needed.
• Supervises the Direct Support Professionals in the completion of their job responsibilities outlined above
• Assist the Direct Support Professionals in completion of required Agency Paperwork including attendance, transportation and Human Resources records.
• Any additional responsibilities for the successful operation of the program.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Directly supervises 10-15 employees in the Day Habilitation. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting the Manager/conducting in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Managing People - Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Fosters quality focus in others; continually works to improve supervisory skills.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelors Degree in Human Services from an accredited college preferred plus one year of relevant experience preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of education. Valid New York State Driver’s License required.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of or a willingness and ability to learn Evero Database software; UKG, Human Resource systems and Microsoft Word Processing software.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.