Day Program Coordinator

A direct-care coordination role at a developmental disability services provider: the coordinator supervises Day Program Staff, delivers individualized behavioral and skill programming, runs monthly trainings and community activities, tracks behavioral data for quarterly reports, and provides backup direct care.

Compensation

$17–$18 / hr

Location

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Work setup

Not specified

Seniority

Not specified

Employment

Contract

Experience

Not specified

Skills

first-aid

Must have

Must be at least age 21
Minimum of three years' direct support experience in programs for the developmentally disabled, including supervisory experience
Must have First Aid, CPR, Prevention & Support, Article 9, Medication Administration (if required) certifications
Good written and verbal communication skills
Clean driving record with insurance company approval to operate iCare vehicles
As a mandated abuse reporter, ability to recognize signs of abuse and follow abuse reporting policies and procedures
Attendance at monthly staff and day program meetings
Attendance at iCare In-Service Trainings, meeting the regulatory requirement of 12 hours of training per year

Full description

The Day Program Coordinator is responsible for supervising Day Program Staff in carrying out the Individualized Day Program Plans of iCare members with developmental disabilities and serious behavioral issues. The Day Program Coordinator will work with the day program staff to ensure that the members receive the individualized prescribed programming in a community setting that supports the personal needs and goals of their plans.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager of Program Services, the Day Program Coordinator is responsible for the following:

Day-to-day supervision and training of Day Program Staff in strategies for development of each assigned member’s behavioral, communication, and skill goals. This requires a thorough knowledge of each member’s Individualized Day Program Plan, and the ability to teach and communicate effectively with Day Program Staff.
Apply for potential members in DDD Focus system daily.
Assist in conducting facility tours/program to potential members/parent/guardians.
Providing monthly one hour training to Day Program Staff in a group setting on such topics as data collection, scheduling, supportive relationships, basic care, and behavioral interventions. This includes coordinating plans with Program Managers in the hour before the meeting.
Ensure staff worked hours are verified and input into the system correctly to be signed.
Publishing and distributing a Day Program Activities Calendar on a monthly basis that is designed for teaching community integration skills and providing social and recreational opportunities. Requires sending daily text messages/email to all Day Program Staff to coordinate group activities.
Ensuring that the members are transported to and participate in these activities with full involvement from the Day Program Staff who are responsible for each individual member’s care. The Day Program Coordinator is expected to be an active participant at all calendared group events.
Teaching art, exercise, or music classes as needed and supporting Day Program Staff in preparing and presenting activities. Organizing special events such as holiday celebrations, including decorating the party room, coordinating food, games, and dance music.
Reviewing the members’ daily program notes taken by Day Program Staff. Tallying behavioral and skill goal data into a specified format and writing a narrative overview and analysis of the data for each member’s quarterly day program report. Updating individual weekly schedules as the need arises.
Purchasing of supplies for day program activities including food for the cooking class, art supplies, and sports gear within a budgeted allowance for general program expenses.
Scheduling coverage for Day Program Staff’ vacations, sick time, and other time off in collaboration with Program Managers. In the event that staff coverage is not available, the Day Program Coordinator will step in and provide temporary care and supervision to the members and follow the members’ usual schedule.

Day Program Coordinator

Compensation

$17–$18 / hr

Location

Phoenix, AZ, USA

Work setup

Not specified

Seniority

Not specified

Employment

Contract

Experience

Not specified

Skills

first-aid

Must have

Must be at least age 21
Minimum of three years' direct support experience in programs for the developmentally disabled, including supervisory experience
Must have First Aid, CPR, Prevention & Support, Article 9, Medication Administration (if required) certifications
Good written and verbal communication skills
Clean driving record with insurance company approval to operate iCare vehicles
As a mandated abuse reporter, ability to recognize signs of abuse and follow abuse reporting policies and procedures
Attendance at monthly staff and day program meetings
Attendance at iCare In-Service Trainings, meeting the regulatory requirement of 12 hours of training per year

Full description

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Manager of Program Services, the Day Program Coordinator is responsible for the following:

Day-to-day supervision and training of Day Program Staff in strategies for development of each assigned member’s behavioral, communication, and skill goals. This requires a thorough knowledge of each member’s Individualized Day Program Plan, and the ability to teach and communicate effectively with Day Program Staff.
Apply for potential members in DDD Focus system daily.
Assist in conducting facility tours/program to potential members/parent/guardians.
Providing monthly one hour training to Day Program Staff in a group setting on such topics as data collection, scheduling, supportive relationships, basic care, and behavioral interventions. This includes coordinating plans with Program Managers in the hour before the meeting.
Ensure staff worked hours are verified and input into the system correctly to be signed.
Publishing and distributing a Day Program Activities Calendar on a monthly basis that is designed for teaching community integration skills and providing social and recreational opportunities. Requires sending daily text messages/email to all Day Program Staff to coordinate group activities.
Ensuring that the members are transported to and participate in these activities with full involvement from the Day Program Staff who are responsible for each individual member’s care. The Day Program Coordinator is expected to be an active participant at all calendared group events.
Teaching art, exercise, or music classes as needed and supporting Day Program Staff in preparing and presenting activities. Organizing special events such as holiday celebrations, including decorating the party room, coordinating food, games, and dance music.
Reviewing the members’ daily program notes taken by Day Program Staff. Tallying behavioral and skill goal data into a specified format and writing a narrative overview and analysis of the data for each member’s quarterly day program report. Updating individual weekly schedules as the need arises.
Purchasing of supplies for day program activities including food for the cooking class, art supplies, and sports gear within a budgeted allowance for general program expenses.
Scheduling coverage for Day Program Staff’ vacations, sick time, and other time off in collaboration with Program Managers. In the event that staff coverage is not available, the Day Program Coordinator will step in and provide temporary care and supervision to the members and follow the members’ usual schedule.