What are the responsibilities and job description for the Daily Living & Adaptive Support Coordinator position at PHILLIPS PROGRAMS?
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Title: Daily Living & Adaptive Support Coordinator ~ Special Education $2,500 Sign-On Bonus
Position Type: Full-time, Days
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
What we do and offer our team:
PHILLIPS PROGRAMS Schools is a private special education day school for children with emotional and behavioral needs. PHILLIPS has a unique approach to special education. Our programs provide a place of relationship and belonging where students can be accepted; treated with compassion and respect. We offer our employees competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a place where you can learn and grow as a professional, and a warm and friendly environment that lives our values. In addition, our staff are eligible for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
What the Daily Living & Adaptive Support Coordinator does:
Coordinating with Behavior Department, Classroom and Related Services staff, the Daily Living & Adaptive Support Coord provides physical assistance, personal care, and wellness support in a way that promotes dignity, independence, and comfort for students to participate fully and safely in the school environment. Additional responsibilities include:
- Coordinate consistent routines for toileting, feeding, and other personal care tasks to provide predictability and comfort for students.
- Collaborate with staff, such as occupational therapists or special education teachers, to encourage the development of functional skills, including training and guidance during feeding to foster student independence.
- Communicate and collaborate with teachers, support staff, and families to provide insights into students' functional needs and progress, ensuring consistency across home and school settings.
- Ensure students' physical wellness and comfort, attending to personal needs throughout the day, including hydration, cleanliness, and comfort in various settings (e.g., classroom, playground, or off-campus activities).
- Assist with feeding, grooming, dressing, and other self-care tasks to build students' autonomy and maximize their participation in school and social activities.
- Provide mobility and physical support, assisting students with movement around the school and classroom, using mobility aids, and ensuring comfort and safety during transfers or positioning.
- Support students with toileting, diapering, and hygiene tasks, promoting independence, dignity, privacy, and respect.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What the Daily Living & Adaptive Support Coordinator brings to the team:
- Experience in special education, personal care, and/or home health care, required.
- A degree in psychology, education or related field preferred.
PHILLIPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
