Program Coordinator

at Penquis in Corinth, Maine, United States

Job Description

Program Coordinator

Are you a compassionate, energetic person, who likes to have fun and wants to make a difference in the lives of others?

Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for over 50 years, is currently seeking a full-time Program Coordinator to join their Charlotte White Department. As the Program Coordinator, you are responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of one residential program and supervising the direct care employees.

This is a full-time position based in Corinth, scheduled Monday through Friday for 40 hours per week, with a rotating on-call schedule.

Location: Corinth, Maine

Program Coordinator Responsibilities:

+ Supervise direct care professionals including hiring, training, evaluating and managing performance, providing supervision and safety according to agency policies and procedures.

+ Work closely with the program manager and client’s team, to ensure clients receive the highest standards of care.

+ Perform direct care responsibilities and must be available for on-call duties.

+ Ensure that all client charts are up to date using the agency’s electronic medical record system.

+ Schedule and notify staff for training and maintain compliance with QA department for all personnel related issues.

+ Ensure required reports including but not limited to monthly fire drills, safety checklists, and weekly progress notes are completed in a timely manner.

Program Coordinator Requirements:

+ Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

+ Prior experience supervising and leading a team preferred. Must have completed or have the ability to complete the following trainings/certifications: MHRT-1 or provisional, CPR/First Aid, Medication Certification (CRMA), MANDT, MHSS and all other required agency trainings.

+ Must have valid Maine driver’s license and insured, reliable transportation.

+ Computer proficiency and familiarity with MS Word, Excel, electronic medical records system, e-mail and internet.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality.

+ Upon hire and periodically thereafter, must comply with Penquis background check requirements with satisfactory results as outlined in current contract provisions.

Excellent Benefits Package: (benefit eligible)

+ 14 Paid Holidays (Including your Birthday!)

+ Paid Time off +3 Days upon hire

+ Paid training for all required certifications

+ Dental/Health/Vision

+ Retirement Plans

+ Tuition Reimbursement

+ Wellness Incentives

+ Employee Assistance Program

The rate of pay for this position is $22.12-$30.96 per hour.

Penquis offers an excellent benefits package, competitive wages, and opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework. Join our team by applying online at www.penquis.org or contact us at 973-3500 (TDD: 973:3520) or by email at employment@penquis.org (hr@penquis.org) to request an application and job description.

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke-free workplace.

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