Program Coordinator

We are hiring for:

Program Coordinator

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

Develops and maintains strong positive relationships with key stakeholder groups that are important to company success. These groups include referral sources, managed care organizations, local and state governmental officials, regulatory bodies, etc. Ensures all stakeholder communications are proactive and responsive. Additionally, assists in the overall management and functioning of the program.

Required Competencies (Manager/Director)

Accepting Responsibility (Supported by Be Proactive) -Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes; and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his or her actions and their consequences, both good and bad.

Setting Objectives and Goals-(Supported by Beginning with the End in Mind) - Sets meaningful, challenging performance objectives with clear measures of success for themselves.

Prioritizing and Organizing Work-(Supported by Put First Things First) Allocates time and attention based on what is most important to achieve key goals and objectives.  Effectively organizes and balances tasks and priorities to keep multiple projects on track. 

Managing Performance (Supported by Think Win Win) - Has an authentic interpersonal style that engages others and encourages high performance.  Uses personal influence to encourage and support. Assists program directors in assuring that regulated paperwork is being done timely and clients are being seen to best meet their needs.

Communicating Effectively (Supported by Seek First to Understand then to be Understood) -Share’s information. Listens and involves others. Clearly Conveys ideas in a manner that engages others and helps them understand and retain the message.

Displaying Creativity - (Supported by Synergize) - Uses creativity appropriately to drive progress and encourages others to do the same. Makes innovation a priority among team members; encourages reasonable risk taking.

Managing Stress-(Supported by Sharpening the Saw) Uses healthy and effective methods to manage stress (e.g., maintaining appropriate diet, exercise, and sleep schedules); reacts effectively when faced with high-pressure situations

Championing the needs of the People we Support/Customers (Supports Culture of Caring)-Provides timely and professional service to both internal requests and the requests of the people we support and customers; is responsive to the people we support and customers' needs and requests. Is always courteous to the people we support or customer and considers the needs of the people we support or customer when making decisions

Following Policies and Procedures- Understands and follows company policies; encourages others to follow work rules; calls attention to actions that may violate policies and procedures.

Meeting Basic Work Expectations-Complies with basic job requirements and tasks; arrives at work on time as scheduled; proactively informs others when he/she encounters problems that may limit his/her ability to meet expectations.

Essential Job Related Responsibilities

Develops and maintains positive relationships with key stakeholders.  Ensures stakeholder satisfaction with the company by maintaining proactive, responsive communication.  Maintains regular, proactive communication with key stakeholder groups, and builds new relationships as needed to further the company’s mission, vision, and referral sources. 

Directs Communication with Management and colleagues.  Establishes and maintains frequent and regular communication with program director and staff to assure smooth program functioning.

Training/Supervision. 

Participated in all regulated trainings or trainings as they apply to their position as needed.

Participates in group supervision and staff meetings in accordance with program and company requirements

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Accept new referrals from outside sources and confirm eligibility for services.
• Assists program in Preparing and submitting required paperwork to coordinate referrals/authorization for services to the Department of Public Welfare, managed care companies, and/or other governmental bodies in a timely manner.
• Runs EVS checks upon intake,