Day Program Coordinator

We are looking for a competent Program Director to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks for a day service program for adults with disabilities. You will lead in planning, organizing, and supervising programs and activities as well as carry out important operational duties within our YOUniversity. This position involves providing care and training of individuals in a creative setting and engaging the participants into an active lifestyle in the community. The YOUniversity operates under the general supervision of the Vice President / DDP.

Qualifications: The qualified applicant will have experience or training in the field of developmental disabilities, mental health, special education and/or social services as well as management experience. Evidence of a satisfactory criminal background check and MVR are required. A Bachelor's Degree is preferred, but not required.

Essential Functions:

The YOUniversity Director will oversee and manage the daily operation of the YOUniversity. The director will continually observe and document individuals’ behaviors, medical conditions and training progress. They will train and assist individuals in daily living skills, social skills and emergency skills and ensure that each individual’s goals are being met and documented. The director will maintain the YOUniversity as a clean and healthy environment. The work is of routine difficulty and involves varied work schedules although common operation is between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM. The director will insure that the YOUniversity is properly staffed and will be trained to step in with direct care if the need arises. CPR, First Aid, and Mindset certification are preferred but not required at time of hire.

The director must have dependable transportation.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities:

• observe and examine for potential medical, mental, and behavioral problems
• report to supervisor any concerns
• handle behavior episodes appropriately according to rules, regulations, and policies
• record all seizure activities occurring during shift
• record all behavioral incidents on proper forms and record all accidents on proper forms
• conduct and participate in monthly fire and severe weather drills
• supervise self-administration of medications that occur during shift and document on medication administration reports
• be knowledgeable of current medications, their purposes and side effects and be able to locate medicine information

• create a monthly calendar outlining enriching, well-planned activities for YOUniversity.
• communicate with individuals, families, and staff on a regular basis through emails, newsletters, calendars and personal phone calls Communication is vital to the YOUniversity's continued success.
• create opportunities for individuals to meet and interact with people from the community with the goal of making “friend” connections
• participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, field trips, camps, picnics, etc. Some activities necessitate adjusting work schedules.
• accompany individuals on shopping trips and on outings

• keep CPR/First Aid certification current
• complete 16 hours of continuing training per year per Healthcare Facility Regulations
• attend any required in-service training
• attend staff meetings as scheduled
• meet with supervisor for evaluations

• participate in the development of individuals’ outcomes for ISP by determining needs, strengths and weaknesses
• carry out training outcomes per individual ISP and document in individuals’ files
• provide constructive feedback and appropriate role modeling for individuals in areas such as appearance, relationships, language, social skills and daily activities
• discuss individuals’ needs with other staff, family members and other agencies as appropriate
• communicates regularly with other shifts to facilitate continuity of care of individuals

• complete daily checklist prior to the end of the shift and record work accomplished in logbook
• communicates the need for repairs and maintenance of physical facilities through the work order process
• supervise and/or complete daily floor maintenance (sweeping, vacuuming, mopping) and as needed carpet shampooing, waxing, or stripping floors
• washes and disinfect walls, woodwork and windows as deemed necessary
• clean and disinfect garbage containers and surrounding floor and walls at least weekly or more often as needed
• clean and disinfect with approved chemicals all bathrooms, including toilet bowls
• clean and maintain the kitchen area including wiping down the microwaves and the refrigerator

Job Type: Full-time

All Care is a Drug Free Workplace.

All Care follows all FMLA & FLSA guidelines