Achieve Program Coordinator

Who We Are :

We are a leader in providing residential and vocational services to adults with developmental disabilities. Our Mission is to ensure the people we serve achieve their highest quality of life and personal growth.

Summary : Under general supervision, the Achieve Program Coordinator provides overall management, direction and coordination of the Achieve program for all staff and participants.

Required Competencies :

• Knowledge of organizational standards and policies, funding, sources, and licensing requirements as applicable.
• Five years of effective leadership experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability meet deadlines.
• Understands budgetary processes and ensures program revenue and expenses are at or better than budgeted amounts.
• Ability to identify problems, determine solutions, and actively work to resolve issues.
• Takes initiative to identify and address performance issues.
• Ability to collaborate, motivate and work effectively with all members of the organization and external stakeholders.
• Professional-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate an active interest in and the ability to enhance and apply new skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provides leadership and management of all Achieve programs and operations
• Ensures services are provided in accordance with St. Coletta of Wisconsin standards, State of Illinois standards, HCBS standards, and CARF standards.
• Develops, manages, and directs the Achieve program, supports the enrollment process, and ensures that quality services are provided to program participants.
• Meets or exceeds budget, taking a larger role in establishing program needs and capturing these requirements on the annual budget.
• Meets or exceeds pertinent licensing regulations and accreditation guidelines.
• Ensures the overall cleanliness and general maintenance of program area and vehicles to minimize health and safety issues.
• Develops and maintains close working relationships with all stakeholders including staff, co-workers, clients, families / guardians, funding sources, other agencies, and referral sources.

Works with Supervisor in preparing the program budget to ensure that the program operates within budgetary expectations.

• Schedules staff within the established budget and ensures adequate coverage for program area.
• Communicates effectively (face-to-face, verbal, written, digitally) and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in organizational committees and meetings as appropriate.
• Adheres to all St. Coletta organizational and / or departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Supervises all Achieve program staff.

Education and / or Experience :

Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent and must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in the field of disabilities.

Applicant must be listed as a DD Aide (DSP) on the IL Health Care Worker Registry.

Qualifications :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all measure units, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills : Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, Internet, and email. Ability to learn and utilize software programs.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Ability to complete and maintain all required training in accordance with organizational requirements and county, state, and federal regulations.

Driving Requirements :

This position requires that an employee drive for work purposes and maintain a valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets the standard set forth by the organization.

This position may require the employee to operate a 15-passenger van and / or lift bus. This position may also require the use of the employee’s personal vehicle, which would require valid vehicle insurance.

Other Skills and Abilities :

Ability to respond and de-escalate behavioral issues. Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to make sound decisions and problem solve. Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships.

Ability to be flexible to meet the needs of the organization.

Other Qualifications :

Knowledge of developmental disabilities. Experience working in a human service related field in a CARF accredited facility desired.

Ability to maintain a work schedule that allows for visibility in assigned areas when persons served, and staff are present.

Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.

Why join St. Coletta?

• Generous PTO (3 weeks in your first year)
• Eight paid holidays
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) with employer match
• Company paid short-term & long-term disability and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement programs
• Employee referral bonuses
• Daily Pay
• And more!!

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Please include resume and cover letter with application.

St. Coletta is an EEO / AA and Substance / Tobacco Free Employer.

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Applicant must be listed as a DD Aide (DSP) on the IL Health Care Worker Registry. Applicant must have at least 5 years of supervisory experience in the field of disabilities.

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