Program Coordinator - Residential Center

Location: Dubuque, IA

Job :112

# of Openings:2

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried (80 hours/week)

Schedule: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with flexibility

* Training hours may be outside business hours

* On-call holiday or weekend hours may be required

The Program Coordinator is responsible for integrating and monitoring the active treatment program of each assigned resident in a manner consistent with current federal, state, and local ICF/s and CARF standards. This role directs the work and provides supervision and leadership of assigned staff through mentoring and development of a cohesive team.

• Direct the team in planning, coordinating, and implementing the organization’s programs and procedures for the individuals served.
• Prepare and facilitate resident admissions and discharges.
• Participate in pre-admission visits with potential residents and their families.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including:
  • Interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
  • Ensuring assigned staff are scheduled for required classroom training.
  • Developing and maintaining assigned employee work schedules.
  • Planning, assigning, and directing work.
  • Providing hands-on training directly with new employees in the home, including scheduling self and/or designated staff to train on the new employee’s regularly assigned shift (including weekends).
  • Training to include resident-specific information as well as general schedule and workflow for the assigned home.
  • Assisting with onboarding new employees by providing a written training plan, preparing relevant paperwork, introducing employees to residents, department staff, and others, setting up work areas, scheduling one-on-one time, supporting learning of agency culture including mission and values, and holding regular meetings to assess additional training needs.
• Provide direct support on an as-needed basis.

• Free from convictions or prior employment history of child or resident abuse or dependent adult abuse.
• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field preferred; or Associate of Arts degree with one year experience in a direct support setting; or minimum one year supervisory experience with demonstrated leadership ability and at least two years experience in a direct support facility will be considered.
• Minimum of one year experience working directly with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• QBS Certification required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive agency vehicle(s).
• Ability to obtain a Class C (CDL) endorsement, as assigned.