Program Coordinator

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in education (general or special), social or behavioral science, or other relted or acceptable field preferred (unless approved by the Board of Directors and the Executive Director
Experience equivalent to two (2) years of full-time professional mental health/ developmental disability program work
Qualifying full-time professional mental health/ developmental disability program or staff experience may be substituted for the required education, on a year for year basis, to a maximum of two (2) years
Possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of designing and implementing programs for intellectual and developmentally disabled adults
Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and training necessary for staff who work with intellectual and developmentally disabled adults
Knowledge of the principles and practices of management
Ability to perform professional program coordination and supervisory duties
Ability to design, supervise, and implement programs for persons supported
Ability to assign, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and their work
Ability to communicate clearly and precisely in verbal and written form
Knowledge of office programs (Word, Excel, etc.)
Ability to be creative and flexible in his/her job position
Knowledge of pertinent rules and regulations as set forth by the agency and DIDDS
Knowledge and skills necessary for conflict management

Essential Duties

Assume the responsibilities of the Executive Director in his/her absence
Supervise and enforce policies, programs, and operational procedures
Supervise Direct Support Staff (DSP) under his/her direction and submit annual evaluations when requested
Develop and assign daily cleaning and basic housekeeping assignments to DSPs under his/her supervision
Be responsible for administration and coordination of continuing education and training for Direct Support Professionals
Submit required reports, (Riit, LON, PSD, etc.), to appropriate state agency and/or ISC in a timely manner
Monitor running records and submit monthly review reports for Day Center persons supported
Develop a monthly activity schedule for Day Center persons supported
Develop daily activities and pre-vocational training in accordance with each person supported ISP
Be proactive in the activities of the Day Center to enhance community involvement of the persons supported
Assist in developing, implementing, and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of an Individual Support Plan (ISP) and/or Behavioral Support Plan (BSP) for each person supported by the agency
Maintain a positive, professional relationship with persons supported and guardians
Provide a safe work environment for all persons supported and staff
Assist the Executive Director in meeting the quality assurance standards set forth by the Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Open/close building as needed
Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff members
Implement conflict management when necessary
Assist the Executive Director with agency employees’ morale and cohesion
Discharge all other job-related duties as assigned by the Executive Director or the Board of Directors