Program Manager - Certified Group Day Hab

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes file review for eligibility and enrollment and communicates potential program participants with Program Coordinator
• Participates in, writes, and implements Staff Action Habilitation Plans with oversight by the Program Coordinator.
• Ensures the staff implementation of plans and documentation of daily notes and monthlies are completed correctly. Reviews for accuracy.
• Ensures staff understands and promotes the Person-Centered Approach.
• Responsible for staff scheduling, arranging coverage and providing direct care services in the absence of staff.
• Completes the hiring, training, evaluating, and supervision of program staff including evaluating staff performance and provides feedback to staff and, as necessary to the Program Coordinator. Ensures completion of required in-services and training for staff.
• Works with Clinical Staff when necessary (nurse, behavior specialist, and psychiatrist) to ensure implementation and documentation of medical and behavior plans.
• Provides assistance with acquisition, retention or improvement of self-help and socialization skills.
• Develops, coordinates, and assists with programmatic activities. Locates community-based events to promote integration. Encourages program participants to be good neighbors, responsible citizens, join local clubs and support their community.
• Purchases supplies for the program as needed.
• Manages petty cash and gas reimbursements where applicable.
• Arranges and monitors transportation for participants with the internal transportation department or external transportation programs when necessary. Uses knowledge of NFTA system and encourages mobility training where appropriate.
• Ensure service documentation is submitted in time for billing.
• Completes monthly attestation and forwards it to Program Coordinator.
• Ensures participants satisfaction and input occurs with program activities, curriculum and goals.
• Receives and reviews minor, reportable, and serious reportable incident reports, and follows up with Program Coordinator for direction and processing.
• Maintains contact with family and/or IRA staff. Notifies appropriate parties of concerns as they arise.
• Ensures compliance with all OPWDD certification quality assurance and fiscal requirements.
• Conducts fire safety training as necessary.
• Monitors and manages units of service to achieve objectives for HCBS funding source. Coordinates program and funding modifications within Day Habilitation Programs.
• Provides follow-up services and referral to discharged individuals as needed.
• Completes data entry into Therap and assists with maintaining the database to ensure individual files are current.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides supervision of Assistant Managers and Certified Day Habilitation DSPs.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Experience:
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • 3 years of Full-Time experience in OPWDD setting; with one year of supervisory experience; or 6 months of Full-Time experience in OPWDD setting and 3 years of other supervisory experience.
• Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of developmental disabilities and stages of skill development.
  • Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and NFTA systems.
  • Ability to facilitate group instruction, prepare curriculums and assess skill levels.
  • Professional oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • The ability to calculate figures as well as amounts and percentages.
  • The ability to read and write case notes as well as present and understand written directions.
• Must have or become certified in
  • CPR/First Aid certified.
  • Medication Administration certification for Genesee Day Habilitation Manager only.
  • Full SCIP-R certification
• Clearance under Verifications and Screenings may include:
  • OPWDD clearance for convictions of criminal offenses.
  • National, State, and local criminal background checks.
  • Clearance through NYS Central Child Abuse and Maltreatment Register.
  • Pre-employment drug screening.
  • Approval by NYS Justice Center.
• Be authorized as an Agency Driver by
  • Holding and maintaining a valid NYS Driver’s License.
  • Maintaining an approved driving record according to Agency Policy and Procedure.
• Physical and Mental Requirements:
  • Seeing, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, driving, stooping, bending, carrying, stretching, and climbing stairs.
  • Lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
  • Exercising independent judgment, concentrating, thinking, communicating, interacting with others, managing multiple tasks and coping with stressful situations and deadlines.
  • Staying awake and alert while on duty.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Hours will usually be normal business hours; may need to work other hours to meet the needs of the program.
• Local travel required approximately 20% of the time.
• Provide services to individuals in their homes as well as in community settings.

Community Services for Every1 has supported the people of our community for over 30 years. Those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and those who are simply in need. Every day, our efforts support over 2,000 individuals of all abilities, across counties. We are here for Western New Yorkers – all of them.

Helping those in need takes very special people. And those people are the lifeblood of Community Services for Every1. They’re employees who thrive on helping and who have a passion for connecting. Who can form lifelong bonds with the people they support and make the biggest difference in the lives of fellow Western New Yorkers.

Just as we empower those we serve, we strive to empower each other. We support our colleagues through challenges and we collaborate to find the best solutions – and we work hard to help each other grow. Community Services for Every1 offers competitive starting pay based on directly related experience, generous time off, excellent benefits plans and an opportunity to grow!