Management | Program Coordinator - FT

Lifetime Networks is a not for profit society that offers support to people with developmental disabilities, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome and disabilities under the Autism Spectrum. We see a future where people with disabilities live safely in their communities, where they can fulfill their potential and enjoy lifelong friendships and support.

Job Summary:

The Coordinator helps to develop, plan, implement, and administer programing for persons served at Lifetime Networks. The Coordinator is responsible for overseeing that programs run smoothly. The Coordinator communicates with persons served, their families or primary caregivers, and staff to provide a positive and rewarding experience for all parties. The Coordinator reports to the Program Manager and/or delegate.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing support and assistance to persons served, staff, and/or families/caregivers.
• Developing and planning programming opportunities for persons served.
• Engaging in community building, fostering connections that strengthen collaboration and support participant’s goals.
• Coordinating various schedules between persons served, staff, and/or families/caregivers
• File maintenance of persons served for recurring compliance items, support plans, and person centered planning.
• With Program Manager or delegate, coordinating use and approval of individual and group budgets.
• Maintaining documentation from program activities.
• Scheduling staff shifts and approving hours in virtual payroll system.
• Conducting Performance Reviews.
• Mentoring and coaching Program Staff through performance management.
• Participation on internal committees.
• Attending monthly Coordinators meeting with Executive Director.
• Problem solving as issues and situations arise.
• Participation in the recruitment and selection of Program Staff as needed.
• Attending, facilitating, and coordinating meetings as needed or assigned.
• Adoption of some Community Support Worker and Facilitator tasks as needed.
• Supporting continuous quality improvement.
• Other tasks assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

• Double Vaccinated against COVID 19.
• Post-secondary education in Human Services or related experience.
• Experience coordinating programs or caseloads.
• Experience supervising staff.
• Experience supporting people with developmental disabilities.

Job Skill and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal reporting skills.
• Ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines and support others to do the same.
• Ability to set and follow boundaries and support others to do the same.
• Ability to follow through with tasks and connections.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organization skills.
• Ability to be professional and respectful with confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ability to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

Characteristics:

• Personable and engaging
• Positive
• Collaborative
• Self-directed
• Organized

LIFETIME NETWORKS IS AN INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE EMPLOYER! We look forward to hearing from you!