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The Arc Otsego · 9 hours ago

Individual Program Coordinator

Oneonta, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$37K/yr - $37K/yr

2+ years exp

The Arc Otsego is dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. The Individual Program Coordinator will facilitate the development and implementation of program plans, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and monitor individuals' progress while coordinating services with team members.

Non ProfitResidentialVocational Education

Responsibilities

Facilitates the development and implementation of each person's program plan assigned to caseload

Assure the completion and annual update of assessments as needed for the development of the plan

Train, coach and monitor staff or other people responsible for implementing of the program plan

Write skill acquisition and assist with development of behavior reduction plans with input from other professional staff and those assigned direct responsibility for implementation of the program sites

Assure the accurate and consistent implementation of the program plan at designated program sites

Monitor the individual's progress on a monthly basis with interventions as necessary to assure that progress

Assure accurate and consistent communication with all members of the individual's team, including parents, guardians, professionals and those responsible for the implementation of the program plan

Coordinate services with others for people assigned to program sites

Assure all service provision meets regulatory requirements including the necessary paperwork being completed in a timely manner

Monitor services provision to assure the individual's rights are not infringed upon without written justification and Human rights committee approval

Demonstrate active participation in the management team through consistent meeting attendance and presentation; provision of direct services to model appropriate interactions; support to direct care staff; and provision of performance feedback to staff and their direct care supervisor

Assure that each individual has an accurate and manageable record. Together with house management and staff, if appropriate, develop and implement training to assure active treatment. This includes a series of specific training components such as initial training, procedural reliability, and data reliability

Assist with implementation of departmental and agency Consumer Satisfaction protocols

Ensure that data collection procedures to be completed by those responsible for implementation of the program plan components are accurate

Ensure that all program material necessary for implementation of the program plan are available and in good repair

Develop and maintain records of tracking for training specifics

Serve as On-Call Administrator as required

Complete assignments outlined in the Agency and Residential Quality Improvement Program

Serve as a member of committee as required or requested

Act as presenter of information to the Behavior Intervention Committee, Human Rights Committee or other committee as requested and pertinent to individual caseload

Attend all required meetings as deemed necessary by supervisory staff

Qualification

Behavior intervention techniquesDevelopmental disabilitiesMicrosoft OfficeTrainingDevelopmentData collection proceduresCommunication skillsCustomer serviceDependabilityPlanning/organizingProfessionalismAdaptabilityInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTeamworkWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university in a health service field

At least two years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities

Valid NYS driver's license and an acceptable driving record

Successful completion of behavior intervention techniques, CPR/First Aid, and all other required training

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to write reports/correspondence and good communication and writing skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage and to draw and interpret bar or line graphs

Knowledgeable about Internet software, Microsoft Office components including Word, Office, Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to physically intervene using Agency-endorsed behavior interventions

Physically able to bend/stoop, squat, push/pull, reach above/below shoulder level frequently

Must be able to independently lift and/or transfer, push or pull up to 50 lbs

Regularly required to sit for long periods of time, walk and stand

Adequate vision, speaking and hearing ability, with or without correction, to be constantly aware of, detect, and able to respond to each individual's needs when not in immediate vicinity

Ability to ambulate; reach with hands and arms

Ability to operate a computer and software programs