Site Coordinator- Jewish Community Center - Milwaukee, United States - Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin

Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin
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Milwaukee, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Position Title:
Site Coordinator-Jewish Community Center, SE WI,(HCBS)


Location:
Southeast Wisconsin


Reports To:
Senior Program Coordinator


Status:
Full-time hours per week with some fluctuation)


Pay:
$19 - $21 / hour


FLSA Status:
Not applicable


The Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of individuals with Down syndrome and related disabilities and their families through _awareness, education, information, programs, services, and exchanging ideas and experiences.

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DSAW provides programs and services throughout the lifespan (Parent's First Call for new and expectant parents, children's services, adult services, vocational services, and aging services), as well as educational opportunities and events.

We have an immediate opening for a Site Coordinator in Southeast Wisconsin.

The Site Coordinator will help us expand our Home and Community Based Services to individuals in Southeast Wisconsin by providing local oversight and coordination, and providing direct services themselves.

The Site Coordinator will oversee the program(s) at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin.

They will take ownership of everything regarding that site and the program(s) that runs within it, including overall community partnership, instruction, main parent liaison, scheduling, curriculum development and oversight, supplies, and safety.

The Site Coordinator will also help grow and develop the site's program(s) and maintain an effective partnership with the JCC.


The Site Coordinator often serves as a lead instructor at the site and will is on-site the whole week to instruct and oversee programs.

In addition, the Site Coordinator will identify any needs for additional staff, take the lead in hiring, and will supervise any site-based staff.


In order to complete this job well, the Site Coordinator must be very comfortable with technology, and be able to quickly learn new systems, such as a new Case Management System.

The Site Coordinator should also have a thorough understanding of MS Office/G Suite products. Experience with participant management systems and time tracking/scheduling systems is a plus.


Depending on the programming at their site, the site coordinator could work some evenings and weekends to support this role.


Essential Functions and Responsibilities
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Direct Services Provision

  • Consistently model appropriate social skills
  • Support participants by practicing, modeling, and guiding them through reallife experiences
  • Utilize curriculum to support participants through skill acquisition
  • Maintain and model positive professional working relationships with participants, guardians, employers, and other significant persons in their lives
  • Advocate for participants as needed and teach advocacy skills
  • Attend required meetings and inservice training sessions
  • Monitor participant's goals and complete progress notes
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Site Coordination

  • Lead and manage groups of participants in the community
  • Build and maintain key relationships with staff at the site, including JCC staff
  • Oversee the schedule of programs at the site, ensuring the offerings are consistent with the rest of the region
  • Secure staffing for programs and substitutes as needed
  • Communicate program information to the marketing team for inclusion on signup forms and marketing materials
  • Oversee all communications with participants and parents
  • Create and modify individual participant goals
  • Create a DSAW curriculum to work for the site/schedule
  • Work with the site staff to ensure appropriate safety plans are in place
  • Collaborate with the HCBS Manager, SE WI, and other site coordinators on overall regional program offerings
  • Budget Oversight related to program(s)
  • Oversee participant schedules and manage program waitlist
  • Create and send welcome letters, monthly newsletters, and calendars
    Staff Management
  • Directly supervise any sitebased staff, including providing feedback when needed and completing annual performance reviews
  • Supervise ongoing service provision through quarterly/semiannual checkins
  • Manage staff scheduling
  • Review and analyze timesheets
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Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education/Experience

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Working with families and participants with developmental disabilities
  • Supervisory experience preferred but not required
  • Applicant must have a valid driver's license and insured vehicle
  • Applicants must pass a caregiver background check that meets the State of Wisconsin requirements

Interpersonal

  • Must be a sensitive and mature individual who can relate well to adults
  • Demonstrates warmth, insight, interest, and respect for persons with disabilities
  • Willingness to accept flexibility with their schedule
  • Able and knowledgeable to cope with emergencies or behavioral situations in a calm and effective manner
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