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RHA Health Services

IDD Program Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

Respond to all crisis calls on caseload, during work hours whether in the home, community, or day program. * Monitor staffing hours at group homes, ensuring staffing is within budget and matches ...

RHA Health Services

Program Manager 1

Jackson, TN · On-site

Respond to all crisis calls on caseload, during work hours whether in the home, community, or day program. * Monitor staffing hours at group homes, ensuring staffing is within budget and matches ...

RHA Health Services

Program Manager II

Jackson, TN

Respond to all crisis calls on caseload, during work hours whether in the home, community, or day program. * Monitor staffing hours at group homes, ensuring staffing is within budget and matches ...

RHA Health Services

Program Manager II

Jackson, TN · On-site

Respond to all crisis calls on caseload, during work hours whether in the home, community, or day program. * Monitor staffing hours at group homes, ensuring staffing is within budget and matches ...

Orange Grove

LPN- Day Services Room 14

Chattanooga, TN · On-site

$24/hr

Keep the Day Program nurses, SPCs, other staff and the families informed about health related issues of the students. Discuss reasons for treatments, medications, etc. * Assist in educating all staff ...

Community Options

Program Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

The Program Manager leads a team to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of ... This person will support teams with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic ...

Community options

Program Manager

Nashville, TN · On-site

The Program Manager leads a team to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of ... This person will support teams with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic ...

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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for day program in Tennessee is $47,523.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,300.00 and $54,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive in a Day Program role, you need a background in social services, special education, or a related field, supported by experience working with individuals with developmental or behavioral challenges. Knowledge of individualized support planning, data documentation systems, and certifications such as CPR/First Aid are often required. Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and effective teamwork make employees excel in this position. These abilities are crucial for delivering meaningful support, ensuring client safety, and fostering a positive group environment.

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In a Day Program role, your daily responsibilities generally include planning and facilitating group activities, supporting individual client goals, and assisting with daily living skills when needed. You may also be responsible for documenting progress, communicating with family members or care managers, and helping to create a safe and engaging environment. Collaboration with other staff, therapists, and sometimes community partners is common to ensure well-rounded support for participants. The role can be dynamic and rewarding, providing opportunities to make a real impact in clients' lives through structured routines and creative programming.

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IDD Program Manager

IDD Program Manager

RHA Health Services

Nashville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

RHA Health Services rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 91 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

191st of 228 rated social care providers

Job description

We are hiring for:
IDD Program Manager
Type:
Regular
If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!
The Program Manager II for IDD (Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities) Services is responsible for overseeing the delivery of services and integration of individual care plans for supported individuals. They investigate, modify, and adjust care plans as needed. The role involves ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals. This is an exempt, salaried position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Program Oversight:
    • Manage and oversee the delivery of services to individuals and integration of their individual care plans.
    • Monitor and evaluate care plans to make adjustments and implement improvements as needed.
    • Spend time in the homes ensuring all established requirements are met for case plans, case reviews, home visits and supervision plans to maintain excellent consumer care.
    • Complete consistent review of data in the billing system to ensure timely documentation of service delivery notes.
    • Review program documentation for accuracy so that billing of services rendered can be submitted for reimbursement.
    • Respond to all crisis calls on caseload, during work hours whether in the home, community, or day program.
    • Monitor staffing hours at group homes, ensuring staffing is within budget and matches funding levels.
  • Compliance and Reporting:
    • Ensure all services comply with applicable federal, state and agency statutes, administrative codes, policies, and procedures.
    • Prepare and submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
    • Accurate and timely completion of Critical/Reportable Incident Reports according to state mandates and submitted within required timeframes.
    • Ensure that the state-mandated home visits are completed, and any additional if warranted, to maintain optimum quality of service delivery.
    • Observe and maintain confidentiality as mandated in HIPAA regulations.
  • Team Leadership:
    • Supervise and support Group Home Managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and other staff members.
    • Provide training and development opportunities for staff.
    • Conduct regular team meetings and performance evaluations.
    • Attend pertinent training offered by our agency, contracted agency, MCO or MCO affiliate to ensure that you are equipped with the latest information needed to perform your job at optimum.
    • Ensures responsible hiring, promotion, progressive discipline, and termination procedures are implemented according to company policy and state regulations.
  • Individual Support:
    • Participate in on-call rotation determined by unit needs.
    • Participate in Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings for supported individuals on your assigned caseload making service-related recommendations as needed and maintaining a person-centered approach.
    • Advocate for individuals' rights and ensure they receive appropriate services.
    • Coordinate with healthcare providers, therapists, support coordinators, and other members of the circle of support team to deliver comprehensive support for persons on your caseload.
    • Participate actively in Human Rights Committee.
  • Community Engagement:
    • Foster relationships with community partners and stakeholders.
    • Promote community integration and inclusion for individuals with IDD.
    • Maintain optimum communication with providers, stakeholders and referring agencies.
    • Attend and participate in community and state meetings as needed.
    • Collaborate with ISC's, Conservators/Family Members, Therapists, and members of the clinical management team.
  • Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position may supervise Program Manager I, Group Home Managers, Direct Support Professionals, and other clinical positions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A minimum of 18 years of age required.
  • High school diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • Regularly required to lift 20 lbs.
  • Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
  • Must be able to pull a minimum of 20 lbs.
  • Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop.
  • Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
  • Required to regularly stand and walk.
  • Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
  • Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.
  • Must be able to talk and hear.

RHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability.
Pre-employment screening:
  • Complete criminal background
  • Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
  • Drug testing
  • Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
  • Proof of employment history or references (if required)
  • Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

We offer the following benefits to employees:
  • Payactiv: early access to the money you've earned from hours you've already worked, before payday!
  • Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
  • Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
  • Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
  • 401(k) retirement savings program
  • Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
  • Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
  • Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits
EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.
About RHA:
At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.
For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.
If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.

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At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes. For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Asheville, NC, US

Year founded

1989

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