Program Coordinator

Purpose of Position:

Provides leadership to Imagine! Community Services. Supports the Program Manager and Assistant Manager in coordinating the ongoing operations of Imagine! Community Services. Ensures program quality, maintains regulatory and licensure compliance, and contributes to the financial viability of the program. This position is further responsible to ensure the health and safety of the participants during program, as well as maintaining professional relationships with all Imagine! participants and stakeholders.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Supports the Program Supervisor in ensuring program quality of Imagine! Community Services.

Performs all duties of the direct support professional in a leadership role
Represents Imagine! in communicating with providers, serving as community liaison, etc.
Coordinates program activities, including the activity protocols, scheduling of staff, vehicles and transportation ensuring the efficiency and quality of programming.
Resolving parent/provider concerns and complaints.
Developing and implementing site-specific efficiencies.

Assists the Program Manager in maintaining regulatory and licensure compliance of the program.

Maintains current, up-to-date knowledge of all regulatory and licensure issues and changes.
Assist the Program Manager and Assistant Manager to ensure program compliance with all standards and regulations, including Imagine! policies and procedures.
Monitors and tracks data to ensure programmatic compliance.
Coordinates, monitors and tracks all volunteer and hours to report to Program Manager

Contributes to the financial viability and integrity of the program.

Assists the Program Supervisor with handling finances within the program (purchases for activities, ratios, non-billable time etc.)
Creates and maintains all Program schedules and quarterly publications, confirmations, and registration

Supports on the schedule and in the field as needed

Other Duties/Responsibilities

Supports Imagine!’s mission in the context of both individual and collaborative work.
Actively participates in staff/coordinator meetings, workshops, in-services, discussions, etc.
Maintains and cares for Imagine! property, including supplies, vehicles, etc., being mindful of safety and cleanliness.
Represents program in meetings and committees, as well as in promoting and marketing, as requested.
Promotes team morale by being positive and professional.
Implement Individual Treatment/Behavior Plans developed by Behavior Therapists and/or BCBAs
Respond appropriately to client’s challenging behaviors and implements behavior intervention strategies as directed by the Behavior Therapist or BCBA
Collect data when working with some individuals
Proactively communicate any questions or concerns to the Behavior Therapist or BCBA

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:	· Demonstrated skill in working with people with developmental disabilities, preferably in a community-based setting. · Demonstrated ability to engage in skilled interaction with people who require therapeutic supports. · Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels. · Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver. · Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks for self and others. · Ability to work effectively with various technology including word processing software, internet based databases, assistive technology, etc. · Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Imagine! driving requirements. · This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.
Training/Education:	· Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred. · High school diploma required.
Experience:	· At least 1 year previous experience working with people with developmental or cognitive disabilities required.
Working Environment/Physical Activities	· Ability to lift 50-75 pounds. · Ability to work some evenings and weekends · Ability to drive a mini-van and a large van with wheelchair lift. · Ability to push wheelchairs and to lift and transfer participants as related to toileting, diaper changing, physical fitness classes, and other health and activity related needs. · Strap wheelchairs into vehicles, fold and lift wheelchairs, carry supplies. · Physical activities may make up the majority of a work shift, with limited time to rest. · Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a changing environment. · Willingness and ability to respond to emergency situations as they arise.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

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