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Community Options is Hiring a Program Director Near Council, IA
DescriptionCommunity Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are currently seeking and experiencedProgram Director in Council Bluffs, IA. The Program Director uses best practices and technologies within a community setting to assist youth with acquiring, retaining, improving, and generalizing the behavioral, self-help, socialization, relational and communication skills needed to enhance relationships, increase independence, and functioning. Targeted approaches will assist youth in regulating emotional and behavioral responses, developing, meaningful relationships, and effectively understanding and expressing their needs to the best of their ability, which will aid in the successful transition to less intensive community services. Responsibilities
Responsible for daily operations and compliance with state and agency regulations, standards and policies.
Lead and train your team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, the unique needs of the youth of their families.
Provide training on daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, 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 including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management
Ensure program, clinical 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 and maintain program budgets
Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
Coordinate training utilizing the expertise of psychologists and psychiatrists, team leaders, and specialist within the community.
Ensure the collection of required data and documentation on consumer access and utilization of services
Provide support as needed to the clinical team 24/365
Minimum Requirements
Master's Degree in social work, pyschology or other human service filed
At least five years experience ( minimum of 2 in supervisory capacity) working with people who have IDD and mental heath and / or challenging behavioral needs
Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving records
Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent time management skills
Working Conditions
Required to be available to support clinical team around the clock
While performing duties of the job, employee travels by automobile, utilizing own vehicle, and is exposed to changing weather conditions.
If interested, please click Apply Now or send resume to: Resumes-CB@comop.orgPlease Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application!www.comop.org Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V