Day Services Activities Coordinator
Company: Benchmark Human Services
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Sign-On Bonus: n/a Description: Join Benchmark Human Services
and positively impact the lives of other people. Benchmark is a
national leader in providing services to individuals with
disabilities and mental illness. Our Fort Wayne, IN office is
seeking qualified and devoted leaders to serve as a Day Services
Activities Coordinator in our Day Programs. GENERAL
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs all the functions of a Direct Support
Professional and assists the Program Coordinator(s) and Assistant
Director in supervising, supporting and training Direct Support
Professionals. Provide training to clients in all identified areas
and function as part of the interdisciplinary team. Must be willing
to flex schedule according to client's needs. Coordinates
activities for Consumers being served within Day Program. Must be
willing to flex schedule according to Day Program needs.
BENEFITS:
- Competitive wages
- Health and dental insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Various shifts and locations
- Advancement opportunities ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Helps plan and implement community interactive experiences and
interest-based classes as specified in each client's individual
support plan (ISP).
- Completes documentation as required by state and federal
regulations.
- Complies with behavior support policies and procedures and
implements approved behavior support programs.
- Maintains certification in medication administration, CPR and
First Aid.
- Attends departmental meetings.
- Attends all required training and provides HR with updated
personal information as mandated.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to
supervisor or department head.
- Complies with all standards to assure the health and safety of
all staff and clients we serve.
- Complies with and implements all protocols for individuals
including but not limited to: high risk plans, dining plans,
seizure management plans, positioning schedules, etc.
- Reasonable suspicion of a crime against an ICF/MR resident must
be reported to Indiana State Department of Health and Law
Enforcement (Elder Justice Act).
- Report to work as scheduled. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to create and manage tasks performed by others
- Effective communication skills with staff, management,
individuals and other internal and external stakeholders
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid Driver's License
- Experience working with children or adults with developmental
disabilities preferred
- Experience with planning/organizing/executing activities
- High school diploma or equivalent Interested candidates can
apply online at Benchmark Human Services is an EOE/AAP Employer.
Veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged
to apply. INDOTH
Keywords: Benchmark Human Services, Carmel , Day Services Activities Coordinator, Other , Fort Wayne, Indiana
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