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Journey Found · 6 hours ago

Assistant Program Coordinator - 40h

190 South Main - Manchester, CT 06040

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$20.41/hr - $20.41/hr

Journey Found is a nonprofit organization focused on social services, and they are seeking an Assistant Program Coordinator to provide support services to individuals in a community-based program. The role involves promoting self-determination, independence, and integration of individuals into community life through various support and skill-building activities.

CharityNon ProfitSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Applies age and population specific competencies. Understands and applies competencies specific to the general characteristics of each age group and specific population served

Interacts effectively and professionally in written and oral format, with all of the organization’s stakeholder; including but not limited to co-workers, management, parents and members of the community. Abides by the professional standards of Journey Found

Provides therapeutic environment. Encourages consumer participation; is helpful, supportive and respectful of differences with regards to unique needs, age, gender and culture of the individual served

Assists with personal care. Assists individuals served with activities of daily living according to agency standards

Manages behavioral crises. Implements formal Behavior Support Plan (BSP) with support from the clinical team. Applies crisis prevention and intervention strategies, as approved by Journey Found

Manages groups of individuals in the program and the community. Works effectively with more than one individual, encouraging participation in the program, providing support and offering assistance

Develops, implements and evaluates Individuals Plans (IP). Provides case management as assigned; assessing individual’s skill set and areas of need, participating in the development of Individual Plans (IP) and evaluating the effectiveness of the goals, objectives, plans and procedures. Implements formal skills building programs, as identified in IP

Completes programmatic documentation. Completes all required paperwork in a timely manner, uses the appropriate format, completes to standard and follows managerial direction

Implements program safety protocols. Implements established program safety protocols

Supervision and on-call responsibilities. Provides on-site supervision of Direct Care employees. Maintains on-call responsibilities in the absence of the Program Coordinator. Assumes the role of interim Program Coordinator in the long-term absence of the Program Coordinator, as directed

Transportation. Provides transportation to individuals supported as required. Operates company vehicles safely and defensively. Participates in vehicle maintenance

Completes training. Completes and maintains training programs/certifications as required by Journey Found, state and federal regulatory agencies

Quality improvement. Participates in continuous improvement to increase productivity, reduce inefficiencies and enhance the quality of services provided

Maintains program facilities. Maintains the program facilities by carrying out or assisting the individuals and/or management to carry out program maintenance and/or to submit requests for program maintenance. Adheres to the mission, vision and values of Journey Found and conducts him/herself within standards of professional conduct of his/her program, division and the organization. Performs other duties, responsibilities and undertakes projects at any program or location as assigned by a supervisor, Director of Support Services or other member of management of Journey Found. Adheres to the Journey Found Policy & Procedure which protects the privacy and security of consumer health information. Maintains the security of electronic media and returns to his/her supervisor when appropriate

Qualification

Behavior Support PlanCrisis prevention strategiesCase managementCulturally competent programsSupervision skillsQuality improvementTransportation skillsEffective communication