Day Hab Coordinator - NO WEEKENDS

Day Hab Coordinator

For over 60 years, Abilities First, Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant, independent lives. From early education to adulthood, our wide range of services—including preschool and school programs, day and residential habilitation, community connections, and employment services—are designed to uplift every individual's unique strengths and dreams.

We believe in the power of people—of every background, identity, and ability—to create change and build a more inclusive world. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. At Abilities First, you'll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, celebrates individuality, and is dedicated to meaningful work.

If you're ready to turn your passion into purpose, we'd love to welcome you aboard.

Position Summary:

Day Hab Coordinator is responsible for the day to day management of their assigned program as outlined in the position standards. The Coordinator will ensure individuals receiving services maximize their personal and vocational potential in their center and community through assessment, program planning and training.

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Location: Freedom

Salary Range: $21.63-$23.63 per hour

Position Standards:

• Provides on-site supervision and mentoring to staff including but not limited to program development and implementation.
• Monitors the job performance of all program staff, ensuring staff demonstrate proficiency in all goals and skillsets outlined in the NYS DSP Core Competencies.
• Regularly conducts, participates in and maintains documentation of individual's meetings and staff meetings.
• The Coordinator is the primary liaison with Abilities First providers, outside agencies, families, and the individual in order to present an overview of all services and progress related to the individual.
• Ensures the development and delivery of all services, supports, safeguards and activities identified by ISP/CFA and the Day Habilitation Plan.
• Ensures active and appropriate engagement with individuals and staff.
• Adheres to the principles of independence, community integration, individualization and productivity.
• Ensures the delivery of quality services.
• Responsible for ensuring participant's data and related billing documentation on the computer using the designated software program is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures the center is kept safe, clean and decorated in an age appropriate manner and the program is kept in good repair inside and out.
• Will incorporate core concepts of person-centered excellence by respecting people's concerns and responding accordingly and will use "teachable moments" to assist people in understanding and exercising their rights.
• Fulfills mandated reporter role by interrupting and reporting suspected abuse to administration immediately.
• Ensures all required trainings and certifications required are current, and seeks further support and training where needed.
• Ensures all staff meet required trainings for the role which they are assigned. Demonstrates continuous regard for personal safety and safety of others.
• Consistently exhibits the qualities of a committed and professional employee including but not limited to: respect toward others, strive for excellence, teamwork and unity.
• Ensures proper operational efficiency and maintenance of physical plant.
• Responsible for providing transportation to individuals receiving services driving agency vehicles with a capacity up to 14 passengers.
• Adheres to agency Code of Legal and Ethical Behavior, which require all…