Self-Advocacy Coordinator - Columbus, OH

Self-Advocacy Coordinator

At PALS, we offer competitive wages and benefits including Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401k, Education Assistance and Paid Training.

Do you believe your first responsibility is to the Individuals you serve? Do you believe your individuals and their families deserve the best experience? Do you believe you can make a difference?  If you answered yes to these questions, PALS is the place for you!

For over a decade, PALS has been providing excellent services for the Individuals we serve. PALS is seeking experienced, energetic, strong and dedicated staff to assist in leading the exceptional services that are delivered to our Individuals daily.

Join our team today!

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supervision and support to adults with developmental disabilities including, but not limited to, money management, personal hygiene, community integration, skill building and maintaining a safe environment.
• Responsible for keeping accurate documentation including, but not limited to, transportation, billing, and program documentation.
• Safely provide Non-Medical Transportation as needed.
• Routinely check functions of van and maintain proper maintenance schedule for the vehicle.
• Ensure all safety equipment is in good working order.
• Contribute to and attend weekly staff/house meetings.
• Promote a supportive environment by modeling the guidelines of company philosophy, confidentiality, people-first language, empowerment, and fair and reasonable treatment of others.
• Maintain confidentiality of HIPAA records and promoting Individual Rights.
• Promote self-advocacy efforts to those PALS serves in areas such as expression of views, securing rights, pursuing interests and obtaining the services.
• Implement and provide programming to cultivate skills that lead to increased autonomy and self-sufficiency for those PALS serves.
• Provide learning opportunities for individuals to develop the necessary skills, confidence and knowledge to assist in bringing about positive change in their lives.
• Attend monthly self-advocacy meetings with other PALS Self Advocacy Coordinators
• Conduct bi-weekly self-advocacy meetings with the individuals on location.
• Schedule and manage a minimum of 4 self-advocacy fundraisers annually.
• Attend annual self-advocacy awareness events such as the annual visit to the State house, synergy meetings, and amusement park. Some events may require overnight stays.
• Maintain and oversee the self-advocacy budget and ensure funds are used in the furtherance of self-advocacy efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Maintain current certification in CPR and First Aid.
• Must be certified in Medication Administration at hire or within 90 days of employment and renewed annually.
• Maintain Crisis Intervention and Behavior Support Plan training as needed.
• Minimum of High School diploma or GED.
• Current Driver’s License with acceptable driving record. Driving history must meet insurance carrier requirements.
• Criminal Background verification, with acceptable clearance according to applicable rules and requirements is required.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Ability to work as a team member and communicate in a positive and effective manner with persons served, support staff, and others.
• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written skills.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
• Maintains current and annual training requirements.
• Ability to use good judgment.
• Able to use web-based technology.
• Must be able to lift or move 20 pounds.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching after 1 year
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

PALS CHRYSALIS HEALTH CO. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PALS CHRYSALIS HEALTH CO. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.