Hybrid Program Advisor- Apartment and SLA Program bei ACCESSPOINT RI

Description

We are currently looking for a Program Advisor to support the implementation and coordination of services and supports as well as the ongoing monitoring of the needs of the Apartment and SLA Programs. You will ensure the coordination is effective and meaningful support for program participants and are responsible for developing and monitoring all of the services and supports designated for an individual, including individual plans, progress notes, staff training and ongoing related needs. Promotes growth and development of each individual receiving services using a person centered, individualized approach. Responsible for ensuring all supports designed for the individual are coordinated and focused in a manner that results in the individual achieving his or her stated goals and desires.

–Cranston, RI 02920 

About Us:  

Accesspoint RI is a nonprofit organization assisting individuals with developmental disabilities. We Pride ourselves on ensuring that individuals are supported and treated with respect and dignity. We aim to promote interactions that are polite, honest, positive, and professional. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• To ensure all individuals serviced are treated with dignity and respect, thereby, facilitating agency philosophy and mission.
• Facilitate intake meetings, document IP meetings, team meetings, and reviews as applicable for assigned consumers. 
• Development and monitoring of individualized service goals and objectives, ensuring consistent and timely implementation of strategies to achieve those goals and all prescribed programs.
• To provide/participate in providing and facilitating staff training on an ongoing basis and ensure completion of all required staff training with all assigned staff.
• To complete and review all assigned documentation, including implementation plans, annual summaries, progress notes, emergency contact information etc. Maintain individual and program records and files.
• Maintain contact with families and outside agencies. Represent and convey the Agency's Philosophy and Mission to the families, the community, funding resources, and outside agencies.
• To develop, implement and monitor individualized program activities and community based recreational activities.
• To develop community relationships and contacts that promote and facilitate meaningful inclusion of individuals in community based activities.
• Ensure all assigned consumers are informed of rights in a manner consistent with their individual learning style. Protect consumer rights. Inform the Office of Quality Assurance of pertinent issues as mandated.
• To follow, direct and implement all clinical services as prescribed.

Services include:

• Verbal interactions and interventions as per Behavior Support Training
• Communication Services
• Nutritional/Medical
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy
• Physical interventions as per Behavior Support Training

• To adhere to, promote and model all agency policies and to ensure all assigned staff adhere to, promote, and model all agency policies.
• Participate in regularly scheduled adult service meetings and function as part of the larger adult service team in relation to inter-departmental efforts and service development.
• Responsible for the planning & coordination of transportation resources for scheduled recreation events.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Provide direct support or back-up as needed to ensure consistent implementation of services for assigned participants
• Assist in the development and facilitation of trainings.

Qualifications

Qualifications / Requirements: 

• BA/BS Preferred. At least 3 years of experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• At least one-year supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required. Access to and provision of an insured automobile on an ongoing basis.
• Willingness and ability to complete CPR, NCI, Human Rights, and Management training.

•  Ability to communicate effectively both in written and oral formats.
• Ability to read, comprehend policies and instructions, and use varying degrees of independent judgment and discretion.
• Basic computer skills
• Lifting 100 pounds with two people
• Lifting up to 50 pounds
• Standing/Bending 80% of shift
• Pushing/Pulling 70% of shift
• Ability to carry out NCI techniques and holds