Scheduler Day Program (IDD)

If you are a collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we encourage you to take the first step into your exciting new career today with The Arc Carroll County!

You will be making a difference in the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in this exciting opportunity in the Day Program. The Scheduler will play a crucial role in ensuring proper staff coverage, ratio compliance, enhancing engagement and ensuring operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE SCHEDULER:

Develop and maintain daily and weekly schedules for program participants and staff, ensuring adequate coverage for all activities.

Coordinate transportation schedules for pick-up and drop-off of individuals, including:

Assigning agency vehicles for daily use.

Ensuring mileage logs are completed and submitted monthly to finance.

Maintain accurate bus run manifests.

Main point of contact for Carroll Transit System (CTS).

Main point of contact for families and staff regarding transportation updates and schedule changes.

Ensure staffing meets state-mandated ratios based on individual needs and support levels.

Monitor changes in staff availability and participant attendance; make real-time adjustments as necessary.

Collaborate with Program Managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), Case Managers, and other staff to align schedules with individual service plans (ISPs) and goals.

Assist with scheduling training, appointments, and off-site activities for program participants.

Maintain accurate documentation related to attendance, staffing, staff training compliance and schedules.

Communicate schedule updates and changes promptly and clearly to all team members.

Provide coverage or assist on the floor during staffing shortages, if required.

Participate in meetings and planning sessions to support overall program effectiveness.

Schedule nursing 45-day visits, and coordinate nursing care plan training for staff.

Other duties as assigned.

COMPENSATION AND HOURS

Pay Range: $20-$24/per hour

7:30AM - 3:30 PM

BENEFITS include:

Full-time Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance as well as an array of voluntary benefit options (Voluntary Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability, Accident Insurance, Universal Life Insurance).

403(b) Retirement plan available to all employees immediately upon hire.

Paid Time Off (Sick and Vacation)

Employee Assistance and Wellness programs.

Credit Union Membership.

DSP certification program available with potential for bonuses of $1000-$1,500 within your first year and each year you maintain your certification!

High School Diploma or GED required.

One year of experience working as a DSP with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, preferred.

Strong administrative skills including proficiency with email systems, Excel, and Word and the ability to learn and teach new computer program quickly and efficiently.

Completion of CPR, First Aid, CMT and other Developmental Disabilities Administration and Arc required training within 90 days.

Excellent communication and persuasion skills.

Valid driver's license with no more than 2 current points on record.

Clean drug screen and criminal record (The Arc provides programs, services, and direct care to vulnerable adults).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to lift/manipulate at least 50 pounds frequently with ability to lift, carry and/or exert force in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally.

Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling, and pushing required: Including lifting a wheelchair and repositioning an individual.

Ability to transfer individual from a chair to vehicle, bed to chair. Ability to position individual on a sling or Hoyer lift Ability to physically secure individual in a wheelchair to the van with tic-downs.

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