Deaf Services Program Coordinator

Deaf Services Program Coordinator

The position of Deaf Services Program Coordinator involves the planning, coordination, and supervision of the operation of the Authority's Deaf Services Program. The Deaf Services Program Coordinator has the general supervisory responsibility for the day-to-day activities of the staff of the Deaf Services Residential Program and the Day Rehabilitation Program.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

-Responsible for the planning and coordination of the JBS Deaf Services Residential Program.

-Supervise staff of the Deaf Services Residential Program.

-Acts as a liaison between Deaf Services Residential and Day Rehabilitation Programs, local community resources and ADMH.

-Responsible for the expenditure of funds and submission of budgetary requests for procuring funding.

-Administer appropriate personnel functions.

-Responsible for the maintenance and up-keep of properties/equipment.

-Provide direct services, except for clinical intakes or therapeutic services.

-Oversee the operation of the Authoritys Day Rehabilitative Program.

-Conduct special projects/assignments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-Bachelors degree in Behavioral Science or related mental health discipline.

-Minimum of three years supervisory experience of a clinical or residential nature.

-Valid Alabama drivers license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

-Demonstrable organizational skills as well as the ability to communicate in sign language clearly and effectively and/or orally and in writing.

-Knowledge of deaf culture and knowledge of the ways in which mental illnesses are expressed by deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

-Ability to organize, coordinate and manage the activities of Day Rehabilitative program and the residential setting.

-Knowledge of and ability to use special communication devices to effectively communicate with deaf individuals (TTY, text pagers, e-mail services, VP, etc.).

-Knowledge of and ability to use standard computer software such as word processing programs, Internet browsers, e-mail services, and instant communication programs.

-Knowledge of Authority's services and operations.

-Knowledge of Authority's policies, procedures, and practices.

-Knowledge of mental health and problems and treatment modalities/approaches.

-Ability to complete administrative reports as well as client reporting requirements.

-Ability to effectively manage the operation of the Deaf Services Residential and Day Rehabilitation Programs.

-Ability to establish effective working rapport with other staff members.

-Ability to effectively manage and supervise employees at the professional and paraprofessional levels of the organization.