Program Coordinator - Birch Cottage

Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy

Job Posting Closes:

3/18/26

Parsons State Hospital Vision Statement :

People experiencing the highest quality of life regardless of the challenges.

Mission Statement :

To improve lives by connecting people with supports and services.

https:

//www.kdads.ks.gov/ About the

Position:

Who can apply: Anyone (External)

Classified/Unclassified Service:

Unclassified Full/Part-time:

Full-Time Regular/Temporary:

Regular Exempt/Non-Exempt:

Non-Exempt Work Schedule:

8:00a-5:00p Eligible to

Receive Benefits:

Yes Veterans' Preference Eligible:

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Coordinator Compensation:

$26.19/hour Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Position is located on Birch cottage at Parsons State Hospital, 8:00a-5:00p, days/hours will vary and will include weekend, holiday and call ins. A negative drug screen is required as a condition of employment. All employees are expected to work in a harmonious and cooperative fashion with other staff to provide efficient and effective customer service: to use free time as available to assist other staff in the completion of work assignments and perform other tasks as needed; to contribute to a positive work environment through a positive, helpful, courteous demeanor towards staff, customers and the general public; and to adhere to appropriate standards of conduct regarding the use of leave, reports to work on time and in the designated fashion. The Program Coordinator supervises a diverse group of staff across three shifts to assure protection of resident rights is provided in a humane, home-like environment. The Program Coordinator must be available for a varied work schedule which at times may include days, evenings, nights, weekends or holidays. The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and prioritizing the delivery of training and person-centered services with individuals living at PSH. This involves the integrations of various aspects of services to meet the individual requests, preferences and needs of each individual living in a designated unit. Accurate records must be maintained to assure the varied responsibilities of this position are met. Review and evaluation of each of the tasks listed below is performed formally at least once a year by the Public Service Executive II against ICF/IDD standards, agency policies and procedures and consumer satisfaction. Additional sources of information contributing to performance review of these tasks might include annual surveys by State ICF/IDD reviewers, periodic reviews by Human Rights and other committees; direct observation; data review and feedback from residents, parents/guardians, staff, visitors or other individuals with information pertinent to the operations of PSH. Parsons State Hospital is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

Qualifications:

Minimum Criteria:

Intermediate Care Facilities for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ICF/IDD) regulations mandate the persons in this position must possess a R.N. or a bachelor's degree in human service field and must have one year of experience providing or supervising the care of individuals in a hospital, mental health, intellectual, or developmental disability facility or in an independent or transitional living setting.

Preferred Criteria:

One year of experience in planning, organizing and directing the work of a department, program or agency. Experiencing, developing and implementing person centered planning (e.g. Essential Lifestyle Plans, support model) services. Experience in leadership, supervision or advocacy for people with disabilities

Other Requirements:

Staff who operates a motor vehicle must possess an unrestricted driver's license. Positions in this class require that at the time of appointment the selected candidate must take and pass a drug screening test approved by the Division of Personnel Services. Persons hired must also pass a law enforcement security clearance in compliance with KDADS policies .

Contact Information:

Recruiter Contact :

Name:

Tammy Charles Phone:

(620)421-6550 x 3061

Email:

Tammy.

Charles@ks.gov

Fax:

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K.S.A. 73-201

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