Program Coordinator Jobs

Accord is seeking a Program Coordinator to develop and implement activities for individuals with developmental and other disabilities attending our Day Supports Program.

Do you want to improve well-being and help people build their confidence and skills -- on their terms? Are you a natural problem solver? Do you like developing programs and like keeping things running smoothly? If this sounds like you, you'd be a great fit!

And a Salary Based On Experience And Education

In this role, you will:

Be an essential employee to the well-being of the people we support. You will:

• Serve as a representative of the agency to the people we support, our community partners and external constituents. Be a positive role model for other employees
• Implement, communicate, and post the program schedule so program attendees can choose activities in which they have interest and meet their defined goals
• Create and implement structure to evaluate program offerings, identify gaps, and generate new ideas to meet the needs of attendees and remain relevant in the industry
• Travel locally for work with limited overnight travel possible
• Document any billable services provided in the selected electronic health record/database system within 1 business day of providing services
• Build relationships with community organizations to facilitate partnerships and opportunities for a greater variety of programming.
• Create and implement structure to evaluate program effectiveness; adjust programs where needed to ensure quality programming that meets the needs of individuals and is delivered professionally and efficiently
• Convene workgroups to build relationships with program attendees and get input into the type and frequency of desired programming that meets their needs.
• Train employees on program delivery and provide support as programs are implemented.
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills/abilities
• Be forward thinking; identify and propose ideas for new programming.
• Secure and prepare needed program-related materials.
• Plan and implement in-person, virtual, and community-based programming that nurtures the needs, self-expression, and goals of persons supported. Examples of programs include Community-Based Skill Building, Healthy Relationships, and Personal Empowerment and Self-Advocacy.
• Track program ratios; ensure sufficient staffing and programming to meet the needs of individuals supported by the program and in compliance with service standards
• As a mandated reporter, respond and report all incidents that occur while providing services to protect the health and safety of and minimize risk of harm to the person(s) supported.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

• The ability to interact with people with disabilities and work colleagues in a respectful, positive, and encouraging way.
• Excellent time management skills
• Good communication skills
• A passion to make a difference and the desire to learn.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent), preferably in Human Services or a closely related field is required

Benefits

This position comes includes:

• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Hourly wage of $19-21
• Retirement Savings Plan