What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Program Coordinator of Adolescent & Adult Services position at ASun Star?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Overview :
Founded in 2005, ASun Star provides services to individuals (adolescents, adults) and families within our facility and within the families' home, school, and / or community. We utilize a strength-based approach and are dedicated to helping our families succeed within their respective community. We strive to help each individual to be "their biggest star" by striving towards their fullest potential and accomplishing goals that they have identified. We specialize in working with at-risk families and individuals diagnosed with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
The Assistant Program Coordinator (APC) oversees either the adolescent or adult facility-based services of the agency. Services include an Afterschool Program, Day Hab Program and Weekend Programming. The APC is responsible for overseeing the operations of the program and supervises direct support staff of the program. The APC implements the program policies and ensure that compliance mechanisms are consistently followed.
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Knowledge and experience working with DDD (Dept. of Developmental Disabilities) and / or DCF (Dept. of Children and Family).
- Experience overseeing adult services such as : Day Hab and / or adolescent services such as : afterschool and / or summer programming.
- Experience working with individuals with intellectual and / or developmental disabilities
- ABA and / or Behavioral experience required
- Experience with implementing BSPs (Behavioral Support Plans) and tracking data
- Supervises direct support staff.
- Collects daily measurement tools from direct support staff.
- Communicates with all staff, families, school staff as needed, and actively coordinates and collaborates services.
- Develops and oversees curriculums and program activities for the department's programs.
- Increases participation and census of programs.
- Coordinates all activities that supports all program and community events.
- Ensures that program adheres and maintains a proper staff ratio.
- Promotes and markets programs within the community.
- Outreaches and collaborates with other organizations and community partners.
- Drives and encourages parental involvement within the programs.
- Tracks all interactions with the stakeholders.
- Links participants to additional resources.
- Attends trainings, supervisions, and conferences as needed.
- Any additional tasks / programs assigned by management or the executive team
Requirements
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities.
