Assistant Program Coordinator - CDS (Elwood)

The Assistant Program Coordinator provides support to the program and to individuals who are developmentally disabled in such domains as personal care, recreation/ leisure, and/or community awareness and integration. Adapts training materials to be functional and age-appropriate, and provides practical knowledge and instruction. Consults with the Program Coordinator, the Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), and the Behavior Analyst in developing the techniques and procedures utilized.

REPORTS TO:

Program Coordinator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Collaborates and consults with leadership and other departments to support people served
2. Researches material on the internet to write and prepare curriculum
3. Provides training, mentorship, and guidance to Direct Care Professionals
4. Assists in making weekly, monthly schedules and calendars for the program
5. Researches and attends various community outings with people served
6. Serve as backup to the coordinator when they are out of the office
7. Use the Quantum system to track and complete daily attendance as well as daily notes
8. Assists people served with activities of daily living as deemed necessary
9. Ability to participate and volunteer in agency-wide opportunities, such as committees and fundraisers

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have computer skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Curriculum writing, development, training, and execution of activities
• The experience and/or ability to teach and assess learning objectives

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Example of Physical Functions

• Be able to lift over 40 pounds from floor to waist unassisted
• Be able to push and pull 75 pounds
• Be able to complete deep knee squats
• Be able to push wheelchairs up to 200 pounds
• Remain in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
• Operate motor vehicles
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to, stand, sit; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard reach, stoop kneel to install computer equipment
• Physical activities that could be used include: driving, balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and repetitive motion.
• Ability to use a Hoyer lift

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must successfully pass a background check and physical examination.
• Valid Driver’s License

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