Program Coordinator

Green Haven Illam provides home care to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to encourage the healthy lifestyle and growth of individuals through activities, personal care and more. While assisting our residents with different needs, we are committed to supporting our clients to their highest potential.

Description of Role

The program coordinator is responsible for organizing and facilitating programming for client’s with developmental disabilities both in-house and off site.

Core competencies:

• Creative problem-solving skills
• Able to work well with others
• Interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication
• Close attention to detail and the ability to plan ahead
• Demonstrates a professional manner while working with residents and families in home and in public

Responsibilities:

• Execute and enhance existing Green Haven programs
• Implement programs that enhance client’s development skills
• Create programs and activities that assist clients in areas of communication, education, physical and mental health and emotional skills
• Adjust programs and activities based on client needs
• Create step by step program outline
• Initiate and set goals for programs according to the strategic objectives of the organization
• Plan programs from start to finish, involving deadlines, milestones, and processes
• Execute and supervise in-person programming
• Develop content for virtual programs
• Execute and supervise remote programs
• Schedule programs, activities, and events
• Follow up with Personal Support Plans for each client
• Fill-in forms with client or support workers to keep reports up to date
• Work on plans to help client development and success
• Assist with Individual Support Plans for clients
• Ensure environment around residents are kept clean and safe
• Complete additional tasks as requested by the management team
• Comply with company's Policies and Procedures

Required Certifications

• Vulnerable Sector Check
• CPR and First Aid
• Safe Management: Crisis Intervention Training
• Post-secondary education

*Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred)

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Vision care

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (preferred)
• CPR and First Aid Certificate (preferred)
• Safe Management: Crisis Intervention Training Certificate (preferred)
• Police Check or Vulnerable Sector Check (preferred)
• WHMIS Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person