Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Summary : Under the supervision of the HCBS Director, the Day Habilitation Coordinator oversees the day-to-day operations of the Day Habilitation Program. The coordinator is the introductory link to potential program participants.
Essential Functions :
Reasonable Accommodations Statement : To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Reports directly to the Director of HCBS.
- Assures all emergency procedures are implemented as required by Federal, State, Agency and Program regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Schedules and conducts monthly Day Habilitation staff meetings.
- Ensures Day Hab staff is up to date on all trainings.
- Monthly meeting with Nurse to ensure medical needs are met.
- Ensures the development of the individual’s service planning process.
- Ensures Programs meet State and Federal Regulations.
- Ensures billing documents are completed according to Medicaid Standards.
- Communicates and Coordinates with the nursing staff to ensure consumer's medical needs are met.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with funding sources and other service delivery agencies.
- Ensure full enrollment in the Day Habilitation by recruitment of new program participants and processing of required paperwork.
- Meets with Community Resources to secure volunteer opportunities for Day Habilitation participants.
- Connects individuals with community resource for volunteers, according to the participant skill level, strengths, and desire.
- Does Intake and Pre-admission assessment in conjunction with the intake committee.
- Organizes and implements activities, which will facilitate involvement of employer, potential program participants, and other DD providers.
- Ensures the provision of all service plans for participants.
- Will conduct fire drills as per regulation.
- Stays abreast with the latest fire safety practices.
- Submit monthly report, and quarterly written reports pertaining to program participant and program progress.
- Responsible for submitting work orders as needed.
- Attends trainings and meetings assigned by supervisor.
- Recruits, hires, and supervises all Day Habilitation Staff
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Authority :
This position holds a relatively high degree of independence within the framework of the agency's policies and procedures. The individual must be resourceful and able to display initiative and understanding of management systems and interpersonal relations. Must keep immediate supervisor abreast of issues and concerns which could constitute intervention from higher level management.
Requirements :
Position Qualifications :
Competency Statement(s) :
Support a person's unique capacities, personality and potentialGetting to know a person through assessment / discoveryPromoting advocacy with the individualFacilitating personal growth and developmentFacilitation of supports and servicesBuilding and maintaining relationshipsCreating meaningful communicationDevelop professional relationshipsExhibit professional behaviorShow respect for diversity and inclusionCreate meaningful documentation reportsEducation, training and self-development activitiesOrganizational participationExhibit ethical behavior on the jobPromote positive behavior and supportSupports health and wellnessPrevents, recognizes and reports abuseSupports crisis prevention, intervention and resolutionSupports safetyEnsures safety of individuals during environmental emergenciesSupports people to live in the home of their choiceSupports active participation in the communitySupports employment, education and career goal attainmentSkills and Abilities :
Associates in Human Services or related field.Experience working with OPWDD regulations and policies.Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.Medication certification per OPWDD regulations must be kept up to date.Must possess a valid NYS driver's license and meet Ibero's Vehicle Operator Requirements.A combination of training and experience other than the specified, if judged to be adequate for the job, may be accepted by the President and CEOPhysical Demands :
The position does require occasional standing, squatting, lifting of up to approximately 30 lbs. And frequent sitting.
Ibero American Action League is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. This policy expressly prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, veteran status or status as a member of any other protected group or activity.
By signing below, I hereby acknowledge receipt of my job description. I am aware that continued employment with Ibero-American Action League, Inc. is contingent on my adherence to the policies outlined in the employee handbook and my ability to function within the parameters of the job description. Furthermore, I acknowledge that any questions regarding this job description will be brought to the attention of my immediate supervisor.
Employee Signature : ________________________ Date : ________________________
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
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Revised 4-6-2021