Day Habilitation Program Coordinator

SCO Family of Services

Dix Hills, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accreditation Standards, Address Management, CPR Certification, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Computer Skills, Contract Management, Defibrillator, Documentation, Employee Relations, Event Management, Facilities Management, First Aid, High Availability, IRC (Internet Relay Chat), Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Lift/Move 35 Pounds, Lift/Move 70 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Operations, Organizational Skills, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, QoS (Quality of Service), Quality Assurance, Recreation, Regulations, SCO Unix Operating System, Secure Communications Interoperability Protocol (SCIP), Service Delivery, Team Player, Vehicle Fleets, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dix Hills, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago
  1. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure all site-based and hub-based day habilitation programs maintain OPWDD certification and comply with 14 NYCRR §635-10.4 and related standards.
  • Maintain COA accreditation by adhering to documentation, service delivery, and quality assurance protocols.
  • Oversee compliance regarding service documentation and Staff Action Plans.
  • Manage facility contracts and ensure fleet maintenance for all day habilitation vehicles.
  • Supervise assistant supervisors and oversee daily operations at The Center (site-based facility).
  • Coordinate monthly recreation calendars for both site-based and hub-based programs.
  • Review all Staff Action Plans (SAPs) for site-based and Program without Walls (PWW) participants.
  • Provide direction program supervisors to ensure SAPs align with Life Plan goals and OPWDD expectations before submission to the Director of Day Habilitation.
  • Ensure SAPs are distributed to care managers within 60 days of Life Plan review or service start date.
  • Conduct regular meetings with program supervisors to address OPWDD regulations, programmatic issues, and event planning.
  • Collaborate with residential program coordinators to improve communication and integration between residential and day habilitation services.
  • Partner with Program without Walls PWW hub site supervisors to develop and assess meaningful on-site activities for individuals supported.
  • Attend SCO leadership and IRC meetings in the absence of the Director.
  • Participate in IDT meetings for day habilitation participants.
  • Serve as a liaison to families, ensuring satisfaction and quality of services.
  • Be available 24/7 to address participant and program-related emergencies.
  • Collaborate with the Director to develop and uphold day habilitation policies and procedures.
  • Works in tandem with Director of Day Habilitation to establish prevocational program by attending OPWDD virtual meetings and trainings regarding prevocational and vocational training.
  • Maintain SCIP-R certification, CPR First Aid & AED,
  • Maintain AMAP Certification.
  1. QUALIFICATIONS Required, bachelor’s degree in human services (master’s preferred); strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills; knowledge of OPWDD regulations; minimum of 3 years’ experience in OPWDD-funded program with minimum of 2 years in day Habilitation Services. Computer-literate.

III.   RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Maintain professional and positive relationships with staff and individuals.

In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:

 

  • Be team players.
  • Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
  • Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
  • Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
  1. WORKING CONDITIONS

35 hours per week-non-exempt status work conducted in office and program environments.

Lift between 35 to 70 lbs

  1. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

 The Day Habilitation Program Coordinator oversees the daily operations, compliance, and quality of site-based and hub-based day habilitation services. This role ensures that all programming meets OPWDD regulations, COA accreditation standards, and agency policies, while promoting person-centered planning and community integration

About the Company

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SCO Family of Services

In collaboration with others, the mission of Family Service is to provide quality programs and services, which effectively assist and strengthen individuals and families in our community. Family Service provides more than 5,000,000 meals each year through a USDA food program in 85 Nebraska counties. This program feeds almost 21,000 children in more than 1,312 licensed home child-care facilities. Family Service delivers the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) program to 3,000 people in Lancaster County each month. Services include nutrition and breast feeding education as well as formula, milk and other staples. Family Service cares for more than 1,700 children who take part in our child care and early childhood programs based in 20 Lincoln Public Schools. Family Service counsels families and individuals with behavioral health sessions at 13 specific local schools. Family Service partners with a variety of federal, state, local and non-profit agencies to make available a number of other innovative programs to assist Nebraska families. Family Service Early Childhood and Youth Development programs granted over $694,000 in free and reduced rate scholarships to children during 2011-2012 school year. Visit and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FamilyServiceLincoln
COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1891