Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc. (ESGWND) is looking for a fulltime Program Coordinator to join our team in our Mandan or Dickinson offices.
General Purpose: Perform various duties to coordinate the programs and services of ESGWND. The ideal candidate has leadership skills; knowledge of working with people with disabilities; and the ability to conceptualize develop and implement creative plans.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Be fully aware of and positively promote the Mission Vision and Values of ESGWND.
- Have a strong knowledge of ESGWNDs policies and procedures.
- Work with a team to plan and oversee PersonCentered Plans. This involves completing assessments participating in meetings and supporting the dreams goals and needs of people supported.
- Assure that PersonCentered Plans are being followed. Assure that Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) document the results so they can be used to determine if people are making progress in learning skills and meeting goals.
- Assure that Team Members are helping people supported to manage their finances seek financial assistance maintain and protect their personal possessions arrange for transportation be active in the community and use its resources.
- Assure that Team Members are helping people maintain their homesand that the homes comply with health safety and ESGWND standards.
- Provide direction and support to DSPs so they can support people to achieve optimum health and monitor/document health information.
- Assure that DSPs are trained to assist people in administering medications and assure that people supported and their team schedule attend participate in and follow recommendations received at medical appointments.
- Work closely with the HR department to hire and train DSPs.
Qualifications/Basic Position Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree in a human service field plus one year of experience in working directly with people with developmental disabilities. Preference will be given to those with a psychology social work education or gerontology degree.
- QDDP (Qualified Developmental Disability Professional) certified or willing to obtain.
- Become certified in CPR and First Aid.
- Become certified in Developmental Disabilities according to a prescribed schedule for completion of modules.
- High level of confidentiality.
- Willing to travel 30% to 40% of the time 1 to 2 days a week.
Benefits:- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Supplementary Insurance
- PTO
- 401(K)
- Paid Training
About Us:Easter Seals Goodwill ND Inc. is a personcentered organization that has impacted 326781 people through our programs and services for the fiscal year. Our services are funded in part by utilizing the donations we receive through the Goodwill Stores and Shop Goodwill to provide quality care and support for children adults and families as well as provide training and education to those with employment barriers.
Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes flexibility Worklife balance and career fulfillment.
Required Experience:
Manager