Program Coordinator

Description

Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

• Develop meaningful relationships with clients.
• Learn invaluable skills.
• Become someone client's trust and look up to.

• Must be on call for emergencies/coverage.
• Must be available on weekends.
• Must have open availability.

• →Supervise, train, and provide guidance to residential Managers and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs).
• →Ensure residential services comply with state and federal regulations and Benchmark policies and procedures.
• →Work with residential Managers to develop and implement individualized support plans and Plans of Care.
• →Ensure individual support plans are based on accurate assessments and meet each person's needs.
• →Oversee daily residential operations, including staffing schedules, nursing services, and behavioral supports.
• →Participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of residential Managers and DSPs as needed.
• →Assist Managers with required client documentation, financial records, quality assurance audits, and reporting.
• →Ensure unusual incidents are accurately documented and submitted within required timeframes.
• →Coordinate services and communicate with families, case managers, community agencies, and internal departments.
• →Collaborate with Directors, Nurses, Behaviorists, HR, Accounting, IT, and other team members.
• →Provide on-call support and coordinate staffing coverage as needed.
• →Oversee residential repairs, maintenance, and related expenses within approved budgets.
• →Monitor residential budgets, including overtime, food expenses, maintenance, and staffing hours.
• →Ensure Managers assist individuals with maintaining Medicaid eligibility and attending required appointments.
• →Participate in Manager, team, and departmental meetings, as well as individual planning meetings.
• →Promote the health, safety, and well-being of staff and individuals receiving services.
• →Ensure required training is completed by new and existing staff.
• →Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred or comparable experience working with individuals with disabilities may be substituted. 
• Five years experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities including a minimum of 7 years in a supervisory capacity. 
• Must be at least 21 years of age required.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Reliable transportation required.

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