Job Description

Job Location: Gallia County - Residential Supports - Gallipolis, OH 45631
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $20.00 - $21.00The Program Coordinator is responsible for performing a wide variety of supervisory activities as directed by the Program Director. The Program Coordinator will maintain and monitor program execution at the site while also acting as a liaison for the Program Director and Staff. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and incident reporting procedures. He/she will oversee and monitor all program logs and documentation. He/she will be responsible for sufficient number of staff to be on duty and available at all times to provide necessary and adequate safety and care. The Program Coordinator will be expected to maintain and model, at all times, appropriate behavior and interactions for staff and clients. The Program Coordinator will update the Program Director and staff of any relevant issues and/or tasks as needed. The Program Coordinator in conjunction with the Program Director is responsible for coordinating all outings and activities for clients when appropriate. He/she will supervise site and alarm maintenance. Program Coordinator will be responsible for ongoing process improvement recommendations. All programmatic changes need to be communicated to and approved by the Program Director prior to implementation. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.
POSITION’S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintains communication with staff and observes staff to monitor program strengths and weaknesses
- Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and reporting procedures in their local Counties.
- Sufficient knowledge and experience to administer effective and ongoing operations of the Developmental Disabilities services.
- Responsible for the overall operation of PALS Developmental Disabilities Services
- Skill in providing supervision
- Must have a current and valid Driver’s License

Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited university with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree preferred, and with at least four years experience in working with persons with Developmental Disabilities. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of the discipline
- Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written skills
- Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals
- Must have appropriate experience and administrative capabilities
- Maintains current annual training requirements
- Must successfully complete all criminal background screens annually
- Fluency in American Sign Language desired
GENERAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Light to moderate traveling locally within the county
- Potential exposure to violent situations and exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials