Day Program Manager - Community Options

Description

• Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Provide training on daily routines including feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
• Develop and implement activity programs including the Meaningful Day curriculum
• Communicate with the families and guardians of individuals we support as needed
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP meal planning and behavior management
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Assist with monitoring the finances of individuals ensuring purchases are approved and accounted for with documentation
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including medications, and cleaning supplies
• May be required to fill shifts when staffing issues arise
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing.

• High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 year's experience with DD/ID
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills

• Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
• Schedule may change due to business needs 
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases