Vocational Program Coordinator Assistant

Essential Duties

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator the Program Coordinator Assistant is responsible for the following:

1. Supervises clients directly or is aware of general whereabouts of clients (depending on upon assessed level of assistance needed).

2. Participate in the development and implementation of individualized systematic behavior change programs for clients directed at reducing maladaptive behaviors and increasing pro-social behavior.

3. Communicates with supervisor and designated staff regarding client and program issues.

4. Supervise and/or provides hands on assistance in clients’ activities of daily living, vocational, self-care tasks, as well as other client related care tasks as assigned.

5. Plans and supervises activities for clients including facilitating treatment within the program and in the community.

6. Administer medications, accurately charts medical issues, counts and documents all controlled and prescribed substances and orders medications.

7. Intervenes in crisis situations, using approved methods promoting the safety of all clients and staff.

8. Perform tasks necessary for the operation of the program/home including housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, supplies shopping, maintenance and safety checks/drills.

9. Performs/coordinates all routine facility and equipment maintenance, upkeep and necessary repairs.

10. Enforce safety guidelines for clients. Follows general safety practices, documents and reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor.

11. Has thorough knowledge of fire and smoke alarm systems and all emergency evacuation procedures.

12. Assist in orientation of new clients to facility by explaining rules, expectations and daily routines.

13. Attends in service training programs as required.

14. Scheduling of direct care staff and review of employee timecards for accuracy.

15. Responsible for assurance of proper staffing ratios, including covering of shifts as scheduled and when necessary.

16. Ability to fill in for the Program Coordinator in their absence.

17. Ability to train with multiple clients and have a thorough understanding of each client’s individual behavior plan.

18. Must be willing to be on-call to assist with program concerns after business hours and weekends.

19. Participate in orientation and training of new staff members, review of training policies and follow-up to ensure new hire training completion.

20. Maintain program records and completes program reports as required. Reviews and audits client records to ensure completeness.

21. Transportation and accompaniment of clients in community settings including; medical appointments, community integration, recreation etc.

22. When working in vocational programing activities:

A. Exposure to all kinds of paints and finishing solvents

B. Lifting up to 25 - 50 pounds occasionally

C. Must be able to stand, stoop, kneel on knees as indicated by activity assignment

General Duties

Additional duties as assigned.

Qualification and Education Requirements

· Must possess as a minimum educational requirement a High School Diploma or GED

· Must possess a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving records as defined in the employee handbook.

· Demonstrated ability to work with individuals having behavioral, social and vocational needs.

· Be of good moral character.

· Ability to read small print and handwriting.

· Ability to hear emergency sirens and alarms.

· Ability to provide verbal warnings and emergency information to residents, doctors, families and other staff over the phone and in person.

· Ability to cognitively reason and problem solve to ensure clients’ health and safety.

· Possess fine motor skills to write reports and track daily data.

· Ability to complete basic mathematic functions as required ensuring proper administration of client medications as well maintain accurate records of program and client monies.

· Ability to maintain a positive attitude and model appropriate social interactions at all times.

· Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

· Ability to articulate and actively promote the mission of the corporation to various audiences.

· Demonstrated leadership abilities.

· Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills.

· Working knowledge of computers and computer programs necessary to complete all aspects of the job.

· Ability to perform clinical functions of the job such as: interactive treatment to individuals, observe emotional, vocational and social behaviors; teach/train individuals independent living skills; implement and document individual treatment programs.

· Ability to complete required training programs in CPR and First Aid, Behavioral Assault Response Training as well as all other trainings as required.

· Ability to perform non-physical and physical interventions with clients in accordance with proper techniques in order to protect the client, other clients, staff and self. This requires the physical ability to appropriately restrain a client with or without assistance from co-workers.

Preferred Skills

· Bachelor Degree in Social Science or closely related field; or equivalent academic and applied experience.

· Experience in a program utilizing systematic behavior management procedures.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

· Proficiency using electronic communication systems.

· Knowledge of Time & Attendance Tracking procedures and programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.75 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Lansing, MI 48906 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14