- SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure all site-based and hub-based day habilitation programs maintain OPWDD certification and comply with 14 NYCRR §635-10.4 and related standards.
- Maintain COA accreditation by adhering to documentation, service delivery, and quality assurance protocols.
- Oversee compliance regarding service documentation and Staff Action Plans.
- Manage facility contracts and ensure fleet maintenance for all day habilitation vehicles.
- Supervise assistant supervisors and oversee daily operations at The Center (site-based facility).
- Coordinate monthly recreation calendars for both site-based and hub-based programs.
- Review all Staff Action Plans (SAPs) for site-based and Program without Walls (PWW) participants.
- Provide direction program supervisors to ensure SAPs align with Life Plan goals and OPWDD expectations before submission to the Director of Day Habilitation.
- Ensure SAPs are distributed to care managers within 60 days of Life Plan review or service start date.
- Conduct regular meetings with program supervisors to address OPWDD regulations, programmatic issues, and event planning.
- Collaborate with residential program coordinators to improve communication and integration between residential and day habilitation services.
- Partner with Program without Walls PWW hub site supervisors to develop and assess meaningful on-site activities for individuals supported.
- Attend SCO leadership and IRC meetings in the absence of the Director.
- Participate in IDT meetings for day habilitation participants.
- Serve as a liaison to families, ensuring satisfaction and quality of services.
- Be available 24/7 to address participant and program-related emergencies.
- Collaborate with the Director to develop and uphold day habilitation policies and procedures.
- Works in tandem with Director of Day Habilitation to establish prevocational program by attending OPWDD virtual meetings and trainings regarding prevocational and vocational training.
- Maintain SCIP-R certification, CPR First Aid & AED,
- Maintain AMAP Certification.
- QUALIFICATIONS Required, bachelor’s degree in human services (master’s preferred); strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills; strong oral and written communication skills; knowledge of OPWDD regulations; minimum of 3 years’ experience in OPWDD-funded program with minimum of 2 years in day Habilitation Services. Computer-literate.
III. RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS Maintain professional and positive relationships with staff and individuals.
In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:
- Be team players.
- Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
- Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
- Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
- WORKING CONDITIONS
35 hours per week-non-exempt status work conducted in office and program environments.
Lift between 35 to 70 lbs
- SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
The Day Habilitation Program Coordinator oversees the daily operations, compliance, and quality of site-based and hub-based day habilitation services. This role ensures that all programming meets OPWDD regulations, COA accreditation standards, and agency policies, while promoting person-centered planning and community integration
