Services Program Coordinator

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TARC Day & Work Services is seeking a fulltime Program Coordinator. This position helps guide individuals toward their desired goals through the assessment of needs, the planning of services, and the ongoing monitoring and evaluating of the effectiveness of the services provided. Works cooperatively with all team members at both TARC Avenues Day Service and TARC Industries and leads by example of providing quality services to those who have chosen TARC services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Person of good character who is mentally and physically able to conduct oneself in a responsible manner in carrying out the job for which they are employed.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred. Two years of experience within the I/DD field may be substituted for 1 year of college education.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Four years’ experience working with adults with developmental and/or related disabilities preferred. Background in education, assistive technology and/or program development are beneficial. Mandatory Familiarity and experience working within the Microsoft ecosystem.

TARC, Inc. conducts background screenings and post-offer pre-employment drug testing. Must have and maintain a Valid Kansas Driver’s License and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the Company’s insurance carrier

• IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
  Day & Work Services Director
• CLASSIFICATION:
  Hourly/Non-Exempt
• SALARY LEVEL:
  5
• WC :
  8864 Social Services
• JOB OBJECTIVE: Guide individuals toward their desired goals through the assessment of needs, the planning of needed services, and by the ongoing monitoring and evaluating of the effectiveness of the services provided. Provide all necessary supports to the Day & Work Services team to ensure main file compliance is completed. Be a member of a TEAM that confidently and competently supports one another.
• RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Identify program opportunities/review requests for other opportunities based on persons supported’ s needs and wants.
  • Coordinate service delivery and provide orientation to TARC.
  • Ensure main files are audited on a regular basis to identify areas of concern and that the division is in compliance. Relate information directly to division leadership.
  • Provide ongoing encouragement, motivation, and support to all team personnel.
  • Assist with the day-to-day operational problem identification and assistance to problem resolution and proactive priorities to include providing direct support as needed and mentoring for direct line staff members.
  • Provide input and monitoring to team members related to person supported satisfaction and guardian and family issues, concerns or praise.
  • Develop and maintain accurate case records. Comply with KDADS Article 63.
  • Prepare and distribute reports, documentation, and correspondence in a timely manner.
  • Complete notifications to team members highlighting important and major changes accomplishments and achievements.
  • Forward cases to the Behavior Management Committee of those on caseload that have restrictive plans and/or take psychotropic meds.
  • Responsible for advocacy, coordination, oversight and quality assurance of a person supported caseload, to include meeting PCSP needs.
  • Review all incident reports and determine if they are potential Adult Protective Services (APS) issues and ensure the APS process is followed.
  • Coordinate the flow and dissemination of information and communication through the planning and scheduling of team member…