What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Day Services Coordinator position at Charter Township of Bloomfield?
GENERAL SUMMARY
Responsible for participant (member) intake, assessment and care plans, caregiver communication and facilitating the support group. Facilitates program development, as it relates to maintaining therapeutic activities, proper staff to member ratio, and overall daily operation staffing and coordinates administrative tasks with the BTSS Director.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Creates intake assessments including specific information about participant preferences and abilities; maintains ongoing assessment of needs.
- Organizes care-planning meetings to maximize client/family involvement.
- Ensures that activities programs are individualized for each participant.
- Oversees the development of a comprehensive activities program to meet the needs of participants with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia disorders.
- Orients all staff to psychosocial needs of members. Communicates with other service providers as needed.
- Maintains strong family/caregiver communications including facilitating monthly forums.
- Recommends staff development and training opportunities to Director for all staff positions.
- Conducts program tours for new family members and other interested parties in coordination with staff. Maintains inquiry/interest list for follow up.
- Works collaboratively with staff, volunteers and invites guests to incorporate their specialized experience into activities programming.
- Maintains charting, correspondence, program statistics and required reports as needed.
- Elicits feedback from participants and family members to enhance activities programming.
- Assists program care assistants in conducting program activities and in providing personal care, as needed.
- Meets weekly with Office and Activity Assistant to confirm staff schedules and review upcoming activities.
- Facilitates program development and ensures proper staff to member ratio is maintained.
- Facilitates monthly support group for community members seeking support while caring for someone with Dementia or a related illness.
- Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with major course work in Social Work or related field
- 3 to 5 years' dementia specific experience
- Any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES
Knowledge of:
- Best practices relevant to member care
- Dementia and related illness and diagnoses
- Industry related safety precautions
- Program development and process improvement
- English grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proper phone etiquette
- Able to easily learn software applications
- Relevant Bloomfield Township policies and procedures
Skill in:
- Customer service
- Independent decision making
- Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with a variety of different people
- Microsoft Office
Ability to:
- Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Meet schedules and deadlines of the work
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
- Perform and complete multiple duties concurrently and in a timely manner
- Remain empathetic and positive while working with members and member families
- Work a flexible schedule as necessary
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Medium Work - Exerting up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects. May be on your feet up to4 hours per day leading or assisting participants with activities.
