Program Coordinator (Lead DSP)

Job Description

What You Get to Do: 

The Program Coordinator (PC) is the lead direct support professional for one residential group home program and will be responsible providing direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (I/DD) in a manner that ensures their health, safety, successful achievement of service objectives, and personal goals.    

This is not a supervisory role.  The Program Coordinator reports directly to the Program Director.

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment  
• Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.  
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.  
• Prepare meals and snacks. May include grocery shopping.  
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.  
• Assist with transportation needs. 
• Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
• Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.  
• Administrative duties such as assisting with schedules, one-on-one training of staff, documentation and follow-up of individual and program related issues, and ensuring compliance with policies and Oregon Administrative Rules. 
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities is required. Prior experience in residential services preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Reliable transportation with ability to use personal vehicle on the job is required 
• Must be at least 18 years old 
• Have a passion to help others 
• People-oriented and have a team approach 
• Dependable, adaptable, flexible 
• Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members. 
• Must be able to provide references 
• Able to attend two weeks of PAID in-house orientation and training 

Additional Information

We believe in supporting not only those we serve but also each other, ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment for all. Dungarvin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, protected veteran status, disability, genetic information, national origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status per federal and/or state law.

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