Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are now hiring a dedicated Day Program Coordinator in Queens, NY. The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing all day habilitation activities, assisting consumers in scheduled and regular community activities, and / or volunteer, educational or programs
Starting pay : $75,000 per year
Shift available : Monday - Friday (8 : 00am - 4 : 00pm)
Responsibilities
- Meet with Executive Director regularly to maintain open communication and discuss program needs
- Maintain a high-quality program in accordance with company standards, mission, and state regulations
- Meet with consumers, family members, case managers, guardians, residential staff, and other interested parties to determine appropriate activities and goals
- Ensure compliance with all Medicaid documentation
- Ensure that all daily logs are properly recorded, and in compliance with state regulations
- Ensure that all staff training is current
- Meet weekly with Day Habilitation staff to train and address issues or concerns
- Coordinate quarterly inspections of fire safety systems
- Maintain up to date plans, per the individual's needs
- Ensure individuals binders are p to date, purged and filed per company guidelines and state regulations
- Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or Investigation
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related fieldOne year of experience working with person with developmental disabilities in residential, day habilitation, and / or employment servicesPrevious management experience preferredExperience gathering information from a variety of sources, analyzing information, preparing reports, and making presentationsFlexibility to deal with people at a variety of levels, both internally and externally, exercise good judgement, and use common senseAbility to lift 50 pounds (weight of average manual wheelchair when chair is empty)Ability to train staff and individualsEmployment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testingWhy Community Options?
Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday HolidayGenerous PTOEmployee Incentive & Discount Programs403b Retirement PlanIncredible career growth opportunitiesUniversity partnerships that include tuition reductionPlease Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V