Program Coordinator  (Full Time)
Department: Adult Residential

Program Coordinator Needed!

The Program Coordinator will coordinate the support and services necessary to assist adults supported by Benedictine to achieve their goals, established according to preferences, abilities and choices, in their Person-Centered Plans. The position of Program Coordinator will strive to achieve the mission of Benedictine and operate in a person-centered and ethical manner that always focuses on quality of life and the health, safety and well-being of the men and women that we serve. The position will be responsible for a caseload of no more than 35 people.

+ Other Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long term and short term disability, accident, and critical illness benefits
• Flexible spending accounts; dependent care and health care
• 403(b) match
• Paid time off; 12 holidays (including your birthday) plus a generous amount of sick, vacation, and personal hours
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Extra pay for using your personally owned vehicle, if eligible
• Cell phone reimbursement, if eligible
• Career advancement opportunities
• Paid training
• Year round events including appreciation weeks (for Teachers, DSPs, Administration, etc.), turkey give-away, Christmas party, milestone anniversary celebrations, staff appreciation night, and much more!

+ Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• Minimum of 2 year's experience working in human services. Experience coordinating resources and individual planning processes and working with funding agencies preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Must present professional manner at all times with individuals, families and colleagues.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years old.
• Must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in US upon offer.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen.
• Must pass pre-employment criminal background checks through CJIS as stated in Family Law Article 5-561 and pass pre-employment CPS check.
• Must have current and valid driver's license in good standing and must have a driving record that would permit coverage under Benedictine drivers insurance.

+ Key Responsibilities

• Consistently report to work on time as scheduled, prepared to perform assigned duties and responsibilities during entire scheduled work period/shift.
• Meet with each individual and family annually and as requested, and coordinate with other staff that know the individual well, prior to PCP meeting to assess the individual's goals and desires for living, working and leisure for the future.
• Prepare DDA and Benedictine required assessments and reports in advance of PCP meeting based upon the discussion which includes background, strengths/achievements, needs/barriers, likes/dislikes and recommendations and implementation strategies for identified goals.
• Attend each individual's PCP meeting to present report to team members chosen to help him/her achieve future success.
• Work with individual, day and residential supervisors, and staff to achieve goals established in the PCP including providing individualized staff training as requested to understand and implement goals.
• Visit homes and job sites, as appropriate, to monitor progress, resolve problems and maintain effective relationships as scheduled and needed, but at a minimum quarterly.
• Submit quarterly updates on progress toward goals according to the PCP.
• Review goal documentation maintained by direct support staff on a regular basis.Review General Event Reporting (GERs) as submitted.
• If needed, make referrals, incorporate and follow behavior protocol for each individual as it fits into his/her plan.
• Advocate with and for the individual to ensure that they are working toward the goals that they choose and achieve the quality of life they desire, balanced with ensuring best possible health and personal safety.
• Collaborate and serve as primary Benedictine correspondent with DDA Coordinators of Community Supports regarding services, supports and funding.
• Confirm accuracy of service funding and approve plans in LTSS within established time frames.

+ Working Conditions

Hours of work

Monday thru Friday; primarily day shift, but hours may vary based on individual needs; some on-call shifts required.