Position Number: 22099474
County: Craighead
Posting End Date: 01/04/2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,339.94
DDS
Jonesboro HDC
4701 Colony Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
870-932-4043
The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.
Position Information
Class Code: G182C
Grade: GS07
FLSA Status: EXEMPT
Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $58,493.00
Summary
The Department of Human Services (DHS) / Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating individualized programs and acting as advocate for developmentally disabled residents. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Functions
Supervises a small to medium-sized professional staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, assigning and reviewing work, training employees, resolving work problems, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Assists in the development of program plans to meet resident's needs by exchanging information with staff and reviewing collected data. Reviews summary reports on each resident's program to determine need for revisions. Conducts staff meetings with team members to determine resident progress and to develop a new or modified programs, takes minutes, and completes a comprehensive report on the outcome. Writes, monitors, and evaluates the effectiveness of resident programs, ensures compliance by compiling comprehensive reports, coordinates admissions according to procedures, and assigns client to various programs. Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of programs for the developmentally disabled. Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of others. Ability to prepare, present, and review oral and written information. Ability to develop, plan, monitor, and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services for the developmentally disabled.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in psychology, special education, or a related field; plus three years of experience in planning individualized programs for the developmentally disabled. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
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