Program Coordinator

RISE is a nonprofit organization that specializes in home and community-based support services for children and adults with developmental and other disabilities, children with mental health challenges, and aging adults.  For 20 years, our purpose has remained constant. We create opportunities for and with the people we serve, their families, and for the men and women who work in the direct care profession. Our services are as varied as the people we support. RISE has a network of hundreds of Direct Support Professionals working with people with disabilities and their families to help create and sustain the lives they want to live in their homes, families, and in the community. This includes supporting people in daily living activities, providing companionship, accompanying them to community events, teaching them skills, perhaps supporting or customizing employment, foster parenting, and much more.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the management of the Home and Community Based Services through the implementation of the RISE mission, vision and values and in compliance with all regulations and policies.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

· High School diploma or GED and at least a combination of two (2) years supervising staff and experience working in a related field.

· Familiarity with the State System for DDD

· Must have verbal and written communication skills adequate to the specific job.

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

· Must pass background clearance.

·  Ability to work flexible hours when needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Provide management and support in a manner that meets and exceeds the expectation of RISE customers.

· Responsible to recruit, hire, coach, train, and discipline direct support professionals

·  Assures that supports meet expectations of all policies and procedures.

·  Maintain necessary records, logs, and other documentation as required by the planning teams, RISE, and the state.

·  Attend all staff meetings and other mandatory training as required.

·  Schedule and conduct regular staff meetings.

·  Complete payroll summaries for employees accurately and within designated time frames ensuring compliance with DOL regulations.

·  Demonstrate respect and promote choice for those whom we support; daily activities shall be based on the person's choice and plan's outcomes.

·  Promote the rights of people receiving support and contribute to an environment that is free of abuse, neglect and/or exploitation.

·  Establish partnerships with RISE customers, i.e. supervisor, staff, each respective family/guardian and funding agencies.

·   In conjunction the planning team, assist clients in identifying their plan outcomes.

·  Evaluate the effectiveness of each person's plan on a monthly basis. If the plan is not meeting the person's needs, will coordinate a team meeting to reevaluate the plan and develop a solution.

·  Quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations; will responsible for rotation of emergency phone in a monthly basis.

REPORTS TO: Director of Hourly Supports

SALARY: DOE

LOCATION: Services are based in the East Valley





Please send resumes and letters of interest to: arisejobs@acumen2.net

Fax: 480-497-8387 Attn: Staffing Coordinator or apply online at: www.riseservicesinc.org

 

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