Program Coordinator

Job Description:

Job Title: Program Coordinator

Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Department: ISL

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The Program Coordinator is crucial in overseeing and coordinating operations within designated service delivery areas, whether in-home or community-based services. Join our compassionate and collaborative team, where you can make a significant difference in the lives of those we serve. We seek individuals who are dedicated, organized, and committed to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities.

In this role, you will manage essential functions that ensure the smooth delivery of services and support for individuals within our care, including:

• Facilitating individualized support plans and ensuring compliance with policies.
• Contributing to the mission of helping others live fulfilling lives.

The Program Coordinator position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost.

• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income.

• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training.

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the delivery of services within designated areas to ensure quality care and support.

• Develop and participate in Individual Support Plans (ISP), ensuring outcomes are measurable and clear.

• Supervise and evaluate team members, ensuring they are trained and aware of their responsibilities under the ISP.

• Conduct regular reviews to ensure documentation is complete and services provided meet authorization standards.

• Facilitate effective communication with Primary Support Staff and the Residential Nurse to attend to medical needs and promote wellness.

• Maintain consistent monitoring of client profiles and ensure compliance with budget requirements.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required.

• Relevant experience in the field of Developmental Disabilities can be substituted year for year for a degree.

Additional Qualifications:

• Must have a reliable means of communication.

• Ability to read and understand written materials and write clearly.

• May be required to assist with physical transfers or lifting based on individual needs.

Physical Requirements:

• ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:

  • Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
  • A negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including human bodies.

• Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Brightli is on a Mission:

Join us in our mission to change and save lives. We invite you to apply today and be a part of something meaningful

Keywords: Program Coordinator, Developmental Disabilities, Individual Support Plans, Supervision, Community Services, Joplin, Missouri

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Firefly is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.