What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager I ICF-IDD position at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD?
Brief Description
Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD as a Program Manager I ICF-IDD. Under the supervision of the Department Director, the ICF-IID Program Manager provides administrative and program supervision over ICF-IID programs. The program manager is responsible for coordinating the services for ICF-IID programs and ensuring program certification status. This position evaluates performance and makes recommendations regarding hiring and discharging of staff. The program manager is responsible for reviewing and maintaining documentation in accordance with state agency guidelines, organizing data and tracking submission of unit documentation. This position provides supervision to site supervisors of residential units and works as a member of a multidisciplinary care team to provide assistance to consumers.
Your Role In Action
What qualifications you will need:
The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development. Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million. As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD as a Program Manager I ICF-IDD. Under the supervision of the Department Director, the ICF-IID Program Manager provides administrative and program supervision over ICF-IID programs. The program manager is responsible for coordinating the services for ICF-IID programs and ensuring program certification status. This position evaluates performance and makes recommendations regarding hiring and discharging of staff. The program manager is responsible for reviewing and maintaining documentation in accordance with state agency guidelines, organizing data and tracking submission of unit documentation. This position provides supervision to site supervisors of residential units and works as a member of a multidisciplinary care team to provide assistance to consumers.
Your Role In Action
- Complies with ICF-IID standards/ requirements to monitor service delivery for consumers.
- Maintains ICF-IID certification status.
- Provides supervision to site supervisors and facilitates optimal outcomes of performance.
- Responsible for carrying out program goals and objectives.
- Monitors services provided by staff.
- Coordinates special projects for programs.
- Advocates for consumers, ensure linkage/referrals are made. Monitors response to services and follow up on all services, including crisis intervention,
- Actively participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team, coordinating and facilitating implementation plans for day habilitation services.
- Communicates progress and information on consumers to treatment team.
- Serves as an information conduit between administration and staff.
- Performs duties in a manner consistent with the agency’s commitment to respect multicultural differences.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What qualifications you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, required.
- 3 years of related experience, to include supervisory experience, required.
- Must possess valid driver’s license & be insurable under Agency policy.
- Must have communication and problem solving skills.
- Must be proficient in computer software programs.
- This posting is associated with position #8883
- This position will be located at 6125 Hilcroft St. Houston, TX 77074.
The HARRIS CENTER offers competitive salary, excellent benefits package, retirement plans with company matching, prior service credit towards generous PTO accrual, outstanding wellness programs and professional development. Employees can also take advantage of business casual dress code, corporate discounts, and gym memberships. New hire referral bonus, discounts are also available on an optional basis. These include mobile phone service, fitness centers and other wellness amenities.
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The HARRIS CENTER provided care to over 79,000 people in fiscal year 2019 and has an annual budget of over $275 million. As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 42 different languages as well as sign language in order to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
Salary : $275
