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Founded in 1990, Marin Ventures is a community engagement day program for adults with developmental disabilities. We provide health and fitness activities, creative arts, computer and communication instruction, and independent living and employment skills training.

The Program Coordinator works in conjunction with the Program Director to implement the vision and mission of Marin Ventures. The Program Coordinator is responsible for implementing program plans and services for participants, and managing and supervising Direct Service Professionals ("DSPs"). The Program Coordinator exercises independent discretion and judgment in carrying out his/her duties with general oversight by the Program Director.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding services for adults with developmental disabilities including reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
• Models best practices for staff in interacting with, supporting, and engaging participants.
• Implementation of program plans and services. Provides leadership and demonstrates team-building skills.
• Develops and monitors daily activity schedule including special events and program vehicle use; coaches DSPs in developing lesson plans and daily schedules.
• Works with Program Director to develop staff training and development plans.
• Manages participant cases as assigned, including ISP development, case file review and updating, report writing, developing specific goals related to remote services and meeting attendance. Ensures that all documentation required by funding agencies is maintained.
• Determines participant goals through person-centered planning team process, re-sets objectives, and ensures that participants meet target goals.
• Evaluates participants' needs and exercises independent judgment regarding participant programs.
• Supervises DSPs and substitutes. Monitors job performance, completes performance evaluations and makes recommendations regarding employee discipline.
• Participates in staff recruitment. Interviews and evaluates employee candidates. Makes hiring recommendations to Program Director.
• Creates and implements remote activities and classes using remote technology, and supports and supervises DSPs in creating and implementing remote activities and classes.
• Creates, organizes, and delivers activity packets to participants' homes, and supervises DSPs in the creation and delivery of the packets.
• Trains DSPs on Covid-19 protocols.

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• BS/BA in social work, sociology, special education gerontology, counseling, psychology, or a human services field preferred.
• Minimum combination of 5 years' work experience and/or education.
• 2+ years of work experience with persons with developmental disabilities, day program supervisory experience preferred.
• 1 + years of supervisory or management experience in a setting serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written English communication skills.
• Work requires continual attention to detail in materials, establishing priorities, multi-tasking and meeting deadlines.
• Must be proactive, self-directing and project oriented.
• Insured car to drive to meetings.
• Must have current valid CA driver’s license and clean DMV record. Ability to drive agency vehicles.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

• $23.50-24.75/hr
• Opportunity to develop skills in professional environment, and promotions for demonstrating leadership.
• No nights, no weekends.
• Excellent benefits: Medical, dental, etc.

This job description reflects the general level and nature of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive.

The California Public Health Department requires all Marin Ventures employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by November 30, 2021, subject to exceptions as required by law. Proof of vaccination or legal exemption is a condition of employment.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.50 - $24.75 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
During COVID restrictions we are observing strict protocols and providing regular testing for all of our staff. In addition our clients and staff are in 1A priority category for vaccinations.

Work Location: In person