Description
Summary: The Program Manager will assist the Director of Community Integration with the overall operation of services, managing the daily activities of the department at all Day Services locations. ย Guides and assists in the planning and coordination of services, supports, and resources for individuals to ensure the implementation and achievement of quality services and outcomes.ย
Supervisory Responsibilities:ย
- Direct Support Professionals
- Team Leads
FLSA Status: Exemptย
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate new referrals to services and assign individuals to staff/teams in a timely fashionย
- Develop and monitor overall curriculum, which is age appropriate, functional and meaningful and relates to individual person-centered plan outcomes of the individual servedย
- Ensure regular involvement in community outings according to departmental guidelinesย
- Ensure enrollment in assigned program/service is maintained and staffed accordingly to meet departmental and agency guidelinesย
- Monitor client schedules to ensure they are reflective of current Plan of Care hours and staff are effectively utilizing plan hours.
- Ensure all Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Person-Centered Plans (PCPs), Behavior Plans and High-Risk Health Plans are current and ensure staff receive training for successful implementation of such plans.
- Assist in the resolution of issues of individuals currently in servicesย
- Provide on-call support for department as needed. Respond to emergency situations or provide crisis intervention when necessary.
- Act as liaison to link individuals entering services to assigned staffย
- Participate in quarterly and annual interdisciplinary team meetings and all other meetings as requestedย
- Set and model a standard for staff, which ensures staff participation and follow-up on individual, family and service needs.
- Identify and utilize effective verbal, written and electronic communications skills and vehicles to accomplish tasks and clarify information for all internal and external customersย
- Ensure that all communication takes place in a professional manner, reflecting the dignity of and respect for the individuals receiving servicesย
- Conduct observations of all staff and provide feedback to staff as part of a quality review and continuous improvement culture.
- Create, monitor and maintain consumer information/data on designated client database software system and ensure information is accurate and timely.
- Conduct periodic file checks within area to ensure quality documentation, timely reports, and appropriate Individual Support Plans (ISPs).
- Ensure the delivery of services adheres to service standards and regulations, as dictated by CARF, FSSA, BQIS, Medicaid and other regulatory agencies.
- Promote health and safety of all staff and persons served through adherence to all agency policies and proceduresย
- Utilize a positive approach and appropriate behavior to strengthen relationships with individuals being served, staff, families, caregivers, community resources and other persons involvedย
- Maintain all appropriate information in a confidential and professional manner, and in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
- Adhere to the organization's Code of Ethics and support the identified Position Statementsย
- Utilize designated client software database to accurately and consistently document client demographic information, progress toward outcomes, and services provided as necessary to meet billing/productivity requirements
- Obtain, review and approve records of time worked for all direct reports, ensuring that there is appropriate supporting documentationย
- Complete and submit monthly progress reports for all individuals receiving servicesย
- Ensure all paperwork regarding reportable incidents is submitted on a timely basisย
- Generate reports as needed or requested by Directorย
- Ensure enrollment and staff productivity expectations are met each monthย
- Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned
Requirements
- Ability to learn and effectively utilize identified computer software applications to accomplish tasks
- Ability to read, comprehend, interpret and apply information from general procedures, instructions, data and reports.
- Oral/written communication skills to clearly and effectively express ideas.
- Ability to positively participate as an effective team member.
- Ability to understand and implement changes, as directed, in anticipation of events and circumstances
- Customer service, negotiation and networking skills to support individuals served in desired services
Education and Experience:ย
- ย Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, special education, education, rehabilitation or related human/social service field preferred.ย
- Minimum one to three years of experience in direct support service, working with people with disabilities, and previous supervisory experience.
Physical Requirements:ย
- Must have ability to lift/move individuals or materials weighing up to 75 lbs. periodically.
- Must have ability to stand, walk, bend and reach frequently.
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer