The Arc Southern Maryland

Program Coordinator

• Under the supervision of the Program Manager the Program Coordinator will have responsibility for carrying out the day-to-day functions of their assigned home.
• This includes securing the well-being and safety of individuals with disabilities which requires; assisting individuals with personal care and daily living skills; training and supervision of Direct Support staff; maintaining house/site facilities; and a broad range of program wide administrative tasks within designated area.
• Travel by car is necessary and a great deal of time will be spent in individual houses/sites.
• This position requires the ability to work where needed within the Tri-County area.
• In addition, responding to emergencies during and after hours, on weekends, and holidays is required when applicable.
• Schedule planning and review
• Maintaining adequate staffing ratios
• Approve leave/timecard review and submit to Program Manager for review
• Fill in for staff when needed to cover the shifts
• Assist the Program Manager with interviewing and hiring of potential direct support staff
• Provides individualized orientation to new staff members, mentors and provides appropriate/constructive feedback, when applicable
• Assures adherence to policies and procedures through training feedback
• Delegating and assigning duties to DSPs
• Ensuring review/ signatures of all plans (nursing, behavior, etc.)
• Monitoring electronic health record for case notes and documentation (client dashboard)
• All assigned tasks are completed daily and logged accurately
• Complete house inspections/fire drills and monthly attendance
• Coordinate/facilitate house meetings
• Ensures that homes operate appropriately and within budgetary guidelines as well as maintains the highest possible quality of living standards
• Ensures that in house consumer monthly finances (cash on hand) is managed appropriately
• Monitoring to not exceed given amount for benefits (spending as needed when determined by manager)
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate budgetary responsibility for Impress account (food) and SNAP (individual food account) Documentation
• Complete the PCP in the electronic health record for review
• Training staff on all Plans
• Review all incident reports for accuracy and corrections before submitting for review
• Responsible for all medical appointments/paperwork
• Primarily responsible for tracking, carrying out and documenting all medical appointments for the individuals, delegating to DSP as needed
• Schedule and plan activities for consumers to participate in weekly/monthly
• During emergencies, Manager for coverage while assisting at the hospital
• Monitors routine and emergency medical/dental services and medication reviews as appropriate
• Ensures that DSPs monitors (to ensure proper nutritional value) and/or consumer hygiene practices
• Models initiative and creative problem solving
• Demonstrates appropriate workplace behavior, modeling the agency’s core philosophy
• Demonstrates role model behavior
• Maintains confidentiality in relation to individuals and staff issues.