Coordinator, Adult Day Services

Empathy, compassion, respect, and trust? Are these your values? If so, apply today! At ESSC these are our values too and they drive our passion to achieve our mission. 

Promotes and supports adherence with person-centered standards and service culture by ensuring inclusion of opportunities and ventures reflective of the interests and preferences of individuals who use the service. Works collaboratively with service line directors, managers, associates, and service consultants in support of delivery of high quality person-centered services, and compliance of service with applicable licensing agencies, service design, accreditations and regulatory requirements. Monitors training needs of service line associates, and coordinates training delivery as directed. Attends in-service trainings and meetings as required.

Position: Coordinator, Adult Day Services

Location: Glendora - Community-based Program

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 5:00 pm  

Hourly Starting Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour  

*We provide CPR/First Aid certification for Adult Day Services* Driving required - See below for additional qualifications

• Excellent Monday through Friday work schedule. No weekends or evenings
• Full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental, & vision, 401k program, tuition reimbursement of up to $5,250 per year, student loan counseling program, 15 days of paid time off, 11 paid holidays, etc.
• We offer a career path with room to grow
• Great work culture & work/life balance

ESSC is the largest disability services organization in California and we have been operating for over 100 years! At ESSC, we value the uniqueness and dignity of our associates and their contributions to our organization. Join a team with an amazing work culture, career path, and great benefits for part and full-time positions. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates the service delivery for individuals that use the service as designated; including but not limited to intake process, assessments, scheduling, and service assignment. Monitors effective service delivery. Assists with oversight and coordination related to data collection, organization, and storage of documentation related to individuals who use the services; including handling of electronic health records. Creates and maintains reports as directed.
• Promotes and supports adherence with person-centered standards and service culture by ensuring inclusion of opportunities and ventures reflective of the interests and preferences of individuals who use the service. Understands and reinforces all concepts of the ESSC PCCP manual.
• Works collaboratively with service line directors, managers, associates, and service consultants in support of delivery of high quality person-centered services, and compliance of service with applicable licensing agencies, service design, accreditations and regulatory requirements.
• Monitors training needs of service line associates, and coordinates training delivery as directed. Attends in-service trainings and meetings as required.
• Substitutes for direct service associates as needed.
• Follows procedures, standards, guidelines, and best practices established in designated services, and adheres and complies with applicable regulations external to the organization, to ensure health and safety of individuals and service line associates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Able to be creative and flexible, problem solve, organize and complete tasks in a timely manner, follow directions of supervisor, take initiative, work effectively with other team members and volunteers.
• Able to interact appropriately and maintain positive working relationships with associates, stakeholders, referral agencies, community contacts, individuals and their family members, caregivers, and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, through oral and written skills.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate good judgment and decision-making skills; exercise discretion and handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
• Ability to properly interpret and follow policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to provide assistance with personal care to individuals, including ability to transfer an individual who has no weight-bearing skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and remain calm and collective in stressful environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds repetitively. Ability to walk, stoop, stand, and kneel for extended periods of time. Ability to push wheelchairs on a variety of terrain. Must be able to tolerate an outdoor work environment inclusive of a variety of weather conditions. Move and re-arrange furniture (i.e.: tables and chairs for activities).
• Ability to travel locally with individuals who use the service to participate in activities related to the service.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation per Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
• Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.
• Ability to travel throughout Southern California to multiple ESSC sites/locations, with own reliable transportation, maintain driving record in compliance with Transportation Safety Standards, and have and maintain proper auto insurance and vehicle registration.
• Ability to pass post-offer medical examination and test for tuberculosis. Ability to provide proof of required vaccinations or positive titer showing immunity.
• Must pass all drug testing required by ESSC.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree in Human Services or related field is preferred.
• Possess and maintain valid CPR and First Aid Certifications.

EXPERIENCE:

• Two (2) years of work related experience in Human Services, Adult Day Center/Services, or similar field. Or the combination of experience, education, and training to perform the job successfully.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of person-centered programming approach providing services to create purposeful and meaningful activities.
• Ability to demonstrate actively listening, patience, and empathy in communicating with individuals that use the service