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The Arc Southern Maryland · 19 hours ago

Program Coordinator

Prince Frederick, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$50K/yr - $50K/yr

2+ years exp

The Arc Southern Maryland is dedicated to supporting individuals with disabilities, and they are seeking a Program Coordinator to oversee day-to-day functions at assigned homes. This role involves ensuring the well-being and safety of individuals, training staff, and managing various administrative tasks.

EducationFamilyNon ProfitNursing and Residential Care

Responsibilities

Schedule planning and review

Maintaining adequate staffing ratios

Approve leave/timecard review and submit to Program Manager for review

Fill in for staff when needed to cover the shifts

Assist the Program Manager with interviewing and hiring of potential direct support staff

Provides individualized orientation to new staff members, mentors and provides appropriate/constructive feedback, when applicable

Assures adherence to policies and procedures through training feedback

Delegating and assigning duties to DSPs

Ensuring review/ signatures of all plans (nursing, behavior, etc.)

Monitoring electronic health record for case notes and documentation (client dashboard)

All assigned tasks are completed daily and logged accurately

Complete house inspections/fire drills and monthly attendance

Coordinate/facilitate house meetings

Ensures that homes operate appropriately and within budgetary guidelines as well as maintains the highest possible quality of living standards

Ensures that in house consumer monthly finances (cash on hand) is managed appropriately

Monitoring to not exceed given amount for benefits (spending as needed when determined by manager)

Responsible for maintaining appropriate budgetary responsibility for Impress account (food) and SNAP (individual food account) Documentation

Complete the PCP in the electronic health record for review

Training staff on all Plans

Review all incident reports for accuracy and corrections before submitting for review

Responsible for all medical appointments/paperwork

Primarily responsible for tracking, carrying out and documenting all medical appointments for the individuals, delegating to DSP as needed

Schedule and plan activities for consumers to participate in weekly/monthly

During emergencies, Manager for coverage while assisting at the hospital

Monitors routine and emergency medical/dental services and medication reviews as appropriate

Ensures that DSPs monitors (to ensure proper nutritional value) and/or consumer hygiene practices

Models initiative and creative problem solving

Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s core philosophy

Demonstrates role model behavior

Maintains confidentiality in relation to individuals and staff issues

May perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

DisabilitiesCommunication skillsMicrosoft OfficeInterpersonal skillsCustomer service-orientedCommunity resourcesProblem solvingTeam leadership

Required

Possesses a High School Diploma or equivalency is required

Two years of progressively responsible experience working with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities or a combination of education and experience equivalent to this requirement

Must be personable, energetic and have strong communication skills, both orally and in writing

Must have knowledge of community resources available

Must have strong interpersonal skills

Willingness to work anywhere within the Tri-County area (Calvert, Charles and St. Mary's counties) as needed

Customer service-oriented

Computer skills (familiar with Microsoft Office applications)

Has a good command of the English language both oral and written and demonstrates these skills

Possesses a valid driving license with a good driving record, and access to a safe vehicle (must pass agency sponsored inspection) for transporting people receiving services

Possesses the ability to pass the criminal background check mandated by the State of Maryland