Meaningful Day Coordinator

Job Summary:

Responsible for direct care coverage and supervision in the residential program and the implementation of meaningful day activities to all individuals.

Schedule: First shifts

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the implementation of meaningful day in your program

• Ensure daily planning and relaxation meetings are scheduled and occurring:
• Ensure entire documents are completed for Mon – Fri from 9 AM to 3 PM
• Ensure that sufficient copies are available
• Purge information every three months into the black cabinet

• Develop and prepare individualized meaningful day schedules for all individuals

• Ensure daily schedules are being followed and filled out by all first shift staff

• Periodically review schedules for accuracy and completeness, make changes as needed

• Ensure that menus are properly completed and followed.
• Ensure menus are following the correct template and are EO509 compliant
• Post and update menus on the refrigerator or in a location designated by the Program Manager
• File copies of all menus in the HR book

• Order necessary supplies for meaningful day

• Continuously pursue new activities and opportunities to keep schedule fresh

• Offer training to staff on meaningful day at each monthly program staff meeting or more often as directed by Program Manager

• Focus on vocational development and procurement of jobs when possible:

Involve individuals in social/recreational activities including:

• Socialization and community integration

• Development of meaningful interpersonal skills

• Development of habilitation skills

• Placement transitioning

• Transportation and access of public transportation

• Role Modeling

• Leisure and recreation

• Development of cooking, budgeting and shopping skills

Involve individuals in Functional Skill Development:

• Development of communication skills

• Personal hygiene and cleanliness of living area

• Implement Activities of Daily Living. Individual Service Plan Objectives and Behavior Plans.

• Provides transportation of individuals to scheduled appointments or social activities.

• Record progress notes, behavioral data and log notes for each individual residing in the program.

• Tracks data and progress on all identified areas of need.

• Ensures the safety of the individuals and general public.

• Models’ appropriate behavior for individuals residing in the program.

• Engages in the upkeep of the residence.

• Ensures adequate program coverage and supervision at all time.

• Ensuring duties and responsibilities are carried out in a supportive and professional manner.

• Attends appropriate meetings as directed

• Extended standing, sitting, running and lifting as needed to ensure safety

• Conduct physical restraints as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong Problem Solving and Emergency Response Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Attentive Listening

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate

• Creative and good time management skills

• Detailed Oriented

• Able to multitask

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Position requires criminal history background check.

• PABC (physical restraints)

• CPR/First Aid

• MAP Certified

• DDS Licensing and Certification required training

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Preferred backgro