Program Coordinator

Are you looking for a career that makes a difference in your local community Join us at the Arc of Greater New Orleans in Westwego LA! We are searching for a Program Coordinator to oversee our community center located at 333 Sala Avenue Westwego LA.

Pay : $15-$17 / hour

Job Purpose

The Program Coordinator guides Direct Support Professionals for the Community Integration team. They ensure participants actively engage in activities in our community centers and the local community. The Program Coordinator ensures alignment between our program and the individual participants comprehensive plan of care (CPOC).

Essential Job Functions

• Ensures compliance with relevant standards and policies (regional state federal CARF) for licensing and certification as they relate to the Cl department
• Oversees the day-to-day functions of their specified center
• Communicates with individuals families guardians case management and funding agencies to advocate on behalf of the participant
• Plans and oversees the implementation of center and community-based activities
• Produces and maintains current records as it pertains to participants activities etc.; assuring compliance with all applicable standards
• Directly supervises all direct support personnel at their specified center.
• Ensures facility maintenance is prioritized and promptly reports needed repairs to the Facilities Manager
• Must ensure that the ratio of their center is properly maintained when expected to attend scheduled meetings
• Ensures timely submission of requested reports (block reports safety reports monthlies weeklies etc.)
• Assures meaningful functional and age-appropriate activities are offered for all designated participants.
• Monitors programming personnel and makes recommendations to improve services being provided
• Actively participate in planning meetings for participants (quarterly / annual meetings) by providing information about participant engagement likes dislikes goals etc. at meetings
• Assumes primary responsibility for addressing all participants family and direct support staff grievances

Competencies

Conflict Resolution

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Accountability

Interpersonal Communication

Self-motivation

Time Management

Education / Experience Requirements

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Disclaimer :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. This job description shall not constitute or be construed as a promise of employment or as a contract between the Arc of Greater New Orleans and any of its employees.

EEO Statement

The Arc of Greater New Orleans is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin disability-protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Individuals who require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to participate in the search process should notify the Human Resources department.

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1