The ARC of East Ascension looking for Program Coordinator | Pelican Post | #specialneeds | #kids

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The Arc of East Ascension is now hiring for a Program Coordinator to provide supervision, program monitoring, program development, and management of day-to-day operations related to services of adults with developmental and intellectual delays.

Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree in social services (Rehabilitation Counseling/Disability Services, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Social Science, Social Services, Healthcare, Allied Health) OR bachelor’s degree in another field not listed above plus 1 year of work with Developmental Disability population
  2. Ability to obtain a chauffeur’s license and have a valid driver’s license
  3. A clean criminal background check
  4. Professional writing and communication skills
  5. Reliable transportation
  6. Ability to lift 50lbs., climb stairs, and drive various vehicles
  7. Ability to use virtual platforms for meetings and activities
  8. Potential to develop creative ideas that will influence skill development and inclusion for clients
  9. Familiarity with Medicaid Waiver programs for children, elderly, people with developmental, intellectual delays, and special needs.

Duties will include:

  • Supervising 10-12 staff who provide direct services to people with developmental and intellectual delays
  • Monitoring services provided (including transportation) and ensuring staff is following state and federal regulations
  • Monitoring progression and regression in skill development
  • Ensuring all services are reviewed quarterly and renewed annually
  • Completing required documentation via computer programs
  • Understanding and applying rules, policies, procedures
  • Providing direct care service in accordance to the absence policies of assigned staff
  • Assisting with respite and in-home services as assigned or needed
  • Administering medication (as necessary)

Other required qualities — This person must be able to:

  • Be organized
  • Utilize Microsoft programs (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Communicate effectively and efficiently
  • Manage time and schedules of others
  • Stay updated to changes with policy and procedures
  • Work well with others

COMPENSATION: This is a salary-based position, which includes Healthcare benefits, PTO, agency cell phone, access to agency transportation (as available). Pay is biweekly. Pay starts at $35,568 per year.

Apply online at our website: thearcea.com, in house or email resume to tara.laney@thearcea.org

 

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