Abilities in Motion · 5 months ago
Advocacy Program Coordinator
Reading, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelAbilities in Motion is focused on enhancing community participation and consumer supports for individuals with disabilities. The Advocacy Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing administrative and programmatic tasks associated with Independent Living programming, supervising staff, and ensuring the implementation of community programs and advocacy efforts.
Health CareNursing and Residential CareRehabilitation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide training to employees which includes new employee on the job training and orientation
Coordinate and complete initial and ongoing assessments of individuals
Coordinate, develop, review, and ensure implementation of independent living plans
Develop and ensure implementation of planned community program activities, as per IL guidelines
Develop community programs related to IL and deliver educational and training materials to the community as it pertains to the IL division
Create and promote a culture centered on the IL philosophy, with the people we support
Display principles of good management and apply these in daily work performance
Track data on consumer outcomes, community participation, events, information and referrals, etc. as per programmatic guidelines
Create monthly and quarterly progress reports for internal reporting as well as any external audits or regulatory reporting
Promote a positive working relationship with all employees
Participate in required training and professional growth activities
Train and provide direct supervision to direct reports in the IL division
Ensure quality services by monitoring program functions through record reviews and other documentation
Ensure compliance with all applicable state and agency guidelines
Provide ongoing staff oversight and monitoring by facilitating and completing staff training, 1:1 meetings, informal counseling, discipline, and performance evaluations
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Willing and able to travel to meet consumers in the community and attend community engagements
Valid PA driver's license and a good driving record
Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and web-based systems
Function as part of a team, working cooperatively with colleagues and supervisor
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to remain highly organized with acute attention to detail
Flexibility to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
Effective time-management skills
Ability to effectively identify issues and develop, recommend, and implement a solution
Reliable transportation
Must successfully complete PA State Police and Child Abuse Clearances and undergo an FBI clearance check
Preferred
Bachelor's degree preferred
Company
Abilities in Motion
Abilities in Motion provides independent living and fiscal management services.
Founded in 1989
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase