What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager- Community Living position at Services & Supports?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Noble Values : People First - Equity - Community - Self-Determination – Diversity
Noble Mission : To expand opportunities and enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities and their families through individualized services
Summary :
Leadership position in Community Living responsible for providing quality direct support services for individuals in residential and community-based settings, while also responsible for providing some administrative support and oversight for assigned clients. Generally assigned to one primary location.
Supervisory Responsibilities :
Direct Support Professionals
CL Site Leader
FLSA Status : exempt Work from home eligible : No
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Schedule staff in a manner that provides needed coverage for clients and minimizes overtime pay, while ensuring that ISP outcomes can be adequately achieved.
- 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.
- Coordinate with the appropriate health care professionals to ensure clients’ medical needs are met and schedule staff to cover medical appointments.
- Ensure all safety measures, including fire and tornado drills, are implemented and appropriately documented per regulations.
- Provide on-call support for Community Services department as needed. Respond to emergency situations or provide crisis intervention when necessary. Rotate on-call responsibilities and provide shift coverage in emergency situations.
- Oversee appropriate use of client and agency funds.
- Identify community resources which could enhance an individual’s quality of life and assist individuals in being active members of their community through participation in activities of their choice.
- Monitor the home and community environments for general cleanliness and potential safety hazards, provide training to individuals for emergencies, and ensure general safety precautions are in place.
- Perform other duties and / or complete special projects as may be requested or assigned.
- Immediately alert supervisor of any potentially critical issue or crisis situation.
Requirements :
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