What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager - Lifesharing position at Merakey?
Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do. We are seeking a Program Manager to join our team!
The Program Manager plays a critical role in the day-to-day management and oversight of specific programs or services within their identified Division. Reporting to the Director of Programs or Executive Director, this position is responsible for coordinating program activities, supervising host families and staff (where applicable), and ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to program participants. This role includes a caseload of program participants. This position is responsible for:
Staff Management:
- Supervise and engage host families and staff (where applicable), providing in person direction, guidance, and support.
- Conduct regular visits to host families homes to discuss program goals, updates, and challenges.
- Actively participate in program and orientation for host families.
- Provide training and professional development opportunities for host families and staff members(where applicable).
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring workload balance.
- Address staffing issues, conflicts, and concerns in a timely and effective manner.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork, engagement and collaboration.
Client Care and Safety:
- Oversee participant intake and assessment processes to ensure a comprehensive understanding of individual needs.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans for program participants.
- Monitor participant progress towards goals and adjust service plans as needed.
- Provide crisis intervention and support to participants experiencing emergencies or crises.
- Ensure participant's safety and well-being through regular check-ins and follow-ups.
- Coordinates healthcare and medication oversight
Program Operations:
- Overall coordination of individual care and services, including programattic and medical supports.
- Ensure compliance with programmatic requirements, regulations, and standards.
- Collect, analyze, and report program data and outcomes to stakeholders.
- Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling(where applicable).
- Collaborate with community partners and stakeholders to enhance program impact.
- Represent the program and organization in meetings, events, and community forums.
- Demonstrate initiative & personal responsibility for assignments; comply with state, federal and agency expectations, and regulations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
Requirements:The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- A master's degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability or autism.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability or autism.
- An associate's degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability or autism.
- A high school diploma or general education development certificate and 6 years of work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability or autism.
