Program Manager

United Community Options of Miami (formerly United Cerebral Palsy) is a non-profit organization that serves Adolescents, Adults, and Children with developmental disabilities. UCO is an extremely rewarding place to work, if you enjoy a challenge, are a compassionate and committed person who believes all children, adolescents, and adults have the right to live, learn, play and work in our community.

We are seeking a to hire an Program Manager for our group homes.

Min Requirements:

1. A.A. or B.A. in Education or related field strongly preferred.

2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience with developmentally disabled or residential setting preferred.

3. Supervisory experience preferred.

4. Computer experience preferred.

5. Valid Florida Class "E" Driver's License and acceptable MVR.

6. Excellent communications skills required.

Specific Job Duties:

1) Assist with training of new staff by following up to ensure all daily tasks are completed

2) Monitor the daily responsibilities of PCI staff and follow up with program staff

3) Place forms in books at the end of each month:

· Shift Report

· Body Check

· Bed Check

4) Ensure that all reports are completed (written) by end of shift

5) Provide input for medical appointment questionnaires

6) Weigh residents and record weights by the 5th of each month.

7) Complete grocery and cleaning supplies inventories each week.

8) Prepare grocery list each week

9) Ensure food items needed for residents’ programs are in the house each week

10) Inspect house upon arrival to work each day

11) Review IPP’s, Hygiene Checklist, MAR’s, and Bed Checks to ensure that programs are implemented and report any patterns

12) Ensure that over-the-counter medications/treatments are in stock.

13) Oversee all aspects of kitchen maintenance:

· Meal preparation with participation of residents

· Storage of open items (open juices, poured into pitchers)

· Leftover/open food – store/wrapped properly and labeled

· Clean up after meals with participation of residents

· Lunch preparation with participation of residents

· Disposal of items not to be used and request replacement

14) Record inventory of residents’ personal hygiene kits, personal items and clothing.

15) Participate in quarterly Safety Committee Meetings.

16) Ensure that residents’ participate in all aspects of daily home activities.

17) Promote positive interaction/communication between all staff, and between all staff and residents.

18) Report personnel issues occurring in home to Program Coordinator.

19) Write/monitor completion of following reports to include specific details (positive & negative);

· UIR

· Date IEP sheets

· Seizure reports

· Daily Shift Log

· Communication Book

· GH to Workshop Report

· Van Mileage Log

· Behavioral Data Sheet

· Injury Report (staff)

20) Ensure daily menu is followed

21) Ensure completion of hygiene checklist by visual monitoring, i.e., showering, bathing, shaving, etc., and review findings with Program Coordinator each day

22) Inspect adaptive equipment each week for safety defects, i.e., loose screws, loose wheels, etc.

23) Clean adaptive equipment (wheelchairs, walkers) each week

24) Report any maintenance/safety problems to Program Coordinator

25) Report any unusable or ruined resident clothing to Program Coordinator

Exemption status : Non-Exempt (hourly)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Working with people with developmental disabilities: 2 years (Required)

Location:

• Miami, FL (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Miami, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40,000