Program Coordinator (406)

Position: Program Coordinator, LES Boston Job ID: 406 Location: West Roxbury, MA Shift: Monday-Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm Salary: $61,655 As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose. We offer competitive pay & excellent benefits in a rewarding and supportive environment. Essential Duties Promotes optimal health for individuals through routine, preventive, and emergency health care and clinical services. Ensures that work environments are safe, secure and where individuals are free from harm. Supervises and performs case management responsibilities, including preparation, implementation an evaluation of Individual Support Plans for employees funded by the Department of Developmental Services, Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission, School Departments, etc. Works closely with the DDS Case Management Team Service Coordinators. Will serve as the program Safety Officer as assigned by Director and be responsible for implementing safety plans and programs. Encourages regular communication and cooperation between staff of all LES programs to ensure coordination of rehabilitation and production efforts. Maintains effective communication with residential providers and families regarding activities and supported employment placements. Coordinates the scheduling of daily and weekly staff and employee work assignments, for all individual, enclave supported employment placements and Life Enhancement activities. Coordinate with Transportation Department the weekly transportation schedule for all employment sites. Coordinate evaluation and intake of referrals with leadership team. Provide coverage support as necessary for various sites, placements, activities and outings in the community. Provide training, support and follow-up to individual and group placements. Maintain accurate records for individuals served for the purpose of program evaluation, billing etc. Coordinate accurate payroll records for all individuals and employees, job coaches and relief staff. Assist leadership team in long-term and short-term planning development, organization and evaluation of services and in the daily operation of program. Implements Quality Enhancement standards within the program. Coordinate the scheduling of all relief staff for the Program. Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company. Requirements Experience working with Individuals with ID/DD Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and one to two years related experience Must be able to pass Fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC and Driving background checks Valid Driver's License required Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent Benefits Package 403(B) matching up to 3% $2,000.00 Staff Retention Bonus after 1 year** Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in the first year of employment Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees Tuition reimbursement Flexible spending account Lifeworks, Inc. believes diversity strengthens the value of our workplace and communities. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Disclaimer: This job profile identifies the general duties and minimum level of skills required to perform this job. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned. The employee can be responsible for all other duties as assigned by supervisor. Employment at Lifeworks is on an at-will basis. This means that the employee or employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason or for no reason and with or without prior notice. Nothing in this job description or employee handbook creates an employment agreement, express or implied, or any other agreement between an employee and Lifeworks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifeworks