Job Description

Job Location Stillwell Avenue - Brooklyn, NY 11223 Position Type Full Time Salary Range $58,500.00 - $58,500.00 Salary/year Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services

Join Our Team at Block Institute!

Established in 1962, Block Institute is a Brooklyn-based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Committed to our mission-driven approach, we believe in building meaningful relationships, embracing challenges as opportunities, and inspiring and being inspired every day.

Position: Adult Day Services Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the effective supervision and operation of all Adult Day Service Programs at Block Institute. This position is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance, providing quality services to individuals in the program, and providing guidance and support to Program Supervisors and group room staff. The Program Coordinator will step in and perform supervisory tasks in the absence of a Program Supervisor, ensuring continuity of operations and exceptional care.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Exercise discretion and independent judgment in evaluating possible courses of conduct, impacting business operations or finances.
• Influence hiring, transfer, promotion, and disciplinary actions, ensuring best practices and open communication.
• Ensure implementation of appropriate active treatment activities across program sites.
• Conduct initial and continued training and supervision for supervisory, direct support, and clinical team members.
• Attend and facilitate case reviews and interdisciplinary team meetings regularly.
• Conduct routine program reviews to maintain compliance with regulations and standards.
• Maintain certification in SCIP, CPR, First Aid/OSHA, and other mandated trainings.
• Oversee monitoring systems and develop new procedures to handle incidents, staff schedules, finances, and medication concerns.
• Provide coverage and supervision to staff during programming hours as needed.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of all Adult Day Service programs.
• Attend mandatory inservice training and comply with all regulations and policies.
• Master the use of software systems and technology utilized by the Agency.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervise Program Supervisors, Group Leaders, and Assistant Group Leaders as assigned to Adult Day Services program sites.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree in a related field; MA degree preferred.
• Proficiency in English is required to perform essential job functions, including preparing written reports, understanding safety instructions, and communicating with individuals we serve and your team members.
• 5+ years of experience working with the MR/DD population in a vocational setting.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Experience working in OPWDD, VESID, State ED, SEM[P, ETP/SEMP, ACCESS-VR Agencies, DHWW.

Benefits:

• Medical and dental insurance
• Paid time off – vacation and sick leave
• Life insurance
• 403(b) retirement account
• Commuter benefits plan
• Voluntary benefits such as critical care, disability, and additional life insurance.
• Pet Insurance

If you are dedicated to empowering individuals with developmental disabilities and possess the qualifications for this rewarding role, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and support at Block Institute.

Block Institute is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.