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DCS Program Coordinator

Evergreen Life Services

  • Greeneville, Tennessee
  • 15 days ago
  • $45,000–$50,000 Per Year

Highlights

Evergreen Life Services Job Description Position Description: DCS Program Coordinator Reports To: Executive Director FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Job Summary The Program Coordinator is responsible for supervision of all staff in their designated homes. Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge A four (4) year degree or any combination of education and experience in serving individuals with disabilities, or four (4) years full-time equivalent experience in a supervisory position, preferably in the field of mental health or related field.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGreeneville, Tennessee
IndustryNonprofit Charitable Organizations
Salary$45,000–$50,000 Per Year
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded1959
Websitehttp://www.evergreenls.org

Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance
Evergreen Life Services
Job Description
Position Description: DCS Program Coordinator 
Reports To: Executive Director  
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator is responsible for supervision of all staff in their designated homes. He/She will be overseeing the delivery of services in those homes. The Program Coordinator will assist the administrative staff in determining training requirements for employees.
Essential Job Functions
  • Supervising staff and scheduling them for their assigned shifts.
  • Taking disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Functioning as a Program Coordinator for individuals served.
  • Assisting in the developing, preparation, and monitoring of individuals served plan of care according to the guidelines of the developmental and / or finding, and according to the needs of the individual served.
  • Interviewing prospective individuals served and families
  • Coordinating and arranging appointments, meeting, etc.
  • Serving as a support for the individual served, their family, and Evergreen staff who provide services.
  • Monitoring budgetary requirements and expenditures.
  • Ensuring that all policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines are followed.
  • Assisting in scheduling individuals served specific training and in maintaining documentation of such training.
  • Working flexible hours as requested by Executive Director.
  • Staff performance evaluations.
  • Participate actively in hiring staff in their perspective home assignment.
Qualifications/Experience/Job Knowledge
  • A four (4) year degree or any combination of education and experience in serving individuals with disabilities, or four (4) years full-time equivalent experience in a supervisory position, preferably in the field of mental health or related field.
  • Must have at least two (2) years’ experience in serving individuals with disabilities.
  • Experience in supervising staff, monitoring budgets, and following licensing and regulatory guidelines.
  • Needs a clear understanding of administrative procedures and personnel management.  
  • Needs an understanding of Medicaid guidelines as they relate to programming.
  • Needs an understanding of guidelines for individuals served receiving Supported Living, Assisted Living, or In-Home Waiver Services.
  • Working knowledge of Windows 7, Office 2010 applications and aptitude to learn other software programs as required for this position.
Physical Requirements
  • Constantly moves about to coordinate work 
  • Regularly works in fast pace environment with multiple task deadlines
  • Regularly moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 pounds 
  • Occasionally exposed to viruses and infectious conditions
  • Constantly alert and observant during working hours
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities or a medical condition to perform the essential functions.
 Supervisory Responsibilities 
  • Will supervise
Special Requirements
  • Must have understanding, patience and tact in dealing with individuals served and their families.
  • Must be creative in problem solving and planning. 
  • Must have the ability to maintain good working relationships with staff, professionals, and with persons from other agencies.
Employment Variables 
Must have a good driving record which meets the minimum requirements for Evergreen and reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check. May be asked to work some evenings when required.
Extensive travel in your company or personal vehicle (mileage role will apply was used).
Working Environment
May be required to work in a variety of settings and environments both indoors and outdoors.
Compensation: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

About Company

Our mission is to serve, provide for and champion individuals with disabilities.

Evergreen Life Services (ELS) is a charitable, non-profit organization that provides a full range of professional services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Founded in the 1950s, today we are proud to serve nearly 1,300 individuals with disabilities in 8 states.

Serve

  • Support individuals with disabilities physically, emotionally and spiritually.
  • Help them find self-worth and abilities.
  • Teach basic life and social skills, job and financial training and more.

Provide

  • Quality care for medical and behavioral needs.
  • Opportunities for meaningful employment.
  • An independent and abundant life.
  • A place they can call home.
  • Love, acceptance, value and friendship.

Champion

  • Advocate for the rights of individuals with disabilities.
  • Help society understand disabilities and how they can help.
  • Support individuals in making their dreams a reality.

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