Adult Day Center Coordinator (Rehabilitative Services Supervisor)

This position leads a team of dedicated professionals in one or more licensed adult day health care locations. Our centers provide older adults-including those with memory impairments-with a safe, engaging, and supportive environment. Programs focus on community-based activities, nutritious meals, cognitive and physical stimulation, and meaningful social interaction.

The ideal candidate will bring strong knowledge of older adult support services and the ability to manage program compliance while promoting service excellence. The center coordinator serves in a senior management capacity and is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing operations for one or more centers, each staffed by approximately 10-12 team members.

As part of the Inclusive Support Services (ISS) Division, this position works under the general direction of the program manager and collaborates closely with fellow center coordinators to ensure coverage, consistency, and specialized support across all ADHC locations.(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

Provides supervision over subordinate professional personnel, auxiliary staff, students, and volunteers; Develops new program initiatives and evaluates effectiveness; Provides employee orientation and training to include vendor/contracted providers where appropriate; Assures utilization and partnership with community resources to include outreach activities and informational presentations; Responsible for ensuring compliance with Federal, state and local regulations to include Virginia Part C office, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services, and/or Virginia Department of Social Services; Responsible for the efficacy and efficiency and daily management of assigned team or centers; Provides direct support to clients as permitted by designated licensure to include initial and ongoing assessments; Maintains client records and conducts quality assurance reviews; Monitors and implements data collection and billing mechanisms and practices. (The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

Thorough knowledge of philosophy, intent, and rules/regulations pertaining to Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, and/or insurance credentialing, and/or Department of Social Services licensure requirements; Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of intervention, intake, screening, and assessment techniques in assigned specialty area; Thorough clinical knowledge of assigned specialty area and an ability to identify alternatives to traditional approaches; Knowledge of budgetary procedures, data collection and analyzation, and the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations; Ability to train, supervise, evaluate professionals and implement personnel procedures; Ability to establish respectful rapport and maintain effective relationships with clients, subordinates, co-workers, public and private sector organizations, community groups and the general public. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”) Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, human services, human development, allied health professions, education, counseling or other closely related field; plus, four years of post-licensure experience in habilitative, rehabilitative, and/or therapeutic program service(s).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED: Contingent upon area of assignment, some positions within this class may require specific certification(s) prior to employment and/or the ability to acquire necessary certification(s) within a specific time period following employment. The certification(s) are identified in the position description and employment advertisement.• Valid Motor Vehicle Driver's license at time of appointment and maintained throughout employment with the agency.

• First Aid, CPR, AED certification (required within 60 days of appointment)
• Possession of current license or a multistate licensure privilege to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia OR eligibility to obtain licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia within 30 days in one of the following: Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Social Worker, Audiologist, Nursing Home Administrator, and/or Certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, a Child Protective Services Registry check, a driving record check, and sanction screening to the satisfaction of the employer. A tuberculosis (TB) screening upon hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Experience working in local government;

• Experience treating various diagnoses such as autism, genetic disorders, musculoskeletal disorders, and/or global developmental delays;
• Knowledge and experience of insurance and/or facility licensure compliance requirements;
• Skill in program analysis and process improvement;
• Strong organizational and data-driven program evaluation skills;
• Supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Position is active in nature. Must be able to monitor and observe the activities of program participants. Regularly moves about or positions self to supervise and interact with participants at their level. Occasionally lifts, transports, positions, push/pulls or moves up to 50 pounds. Must be sufficiently mobile and possess a range of motion to perform repetitive standing, walking, balancing, stooping, bending, crouching, crawling, sitting on the floor, reaching, squatting, kneeling, and twisting. Ability to react quickly to the physical actions of program participant. Requires the ability to apply CPR and First Aid skills as needed and respond to emergency situations. Administrative and supervisory activities will require ability to operate keyboard-driven equipment. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing. Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings at various locations and make presentations to county staff and community. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314. [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.

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