What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supported Living/In-Home Program Manager position at Wall Residences Inc?
Exciting news! Wall Residences is continuing to grow and expand in the New River Valley, Virginia area to include Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Dublin, Radford, and Floyd.
Do you love to make a difference in the lives of people who experience developmental disabilities? Wall Residences is seeking a Supported Living Program Manager with the following qualifications:
- Clinical background with working knowledge of person-centered service development and positive behavior supports
- The ability to develop supportive relationships with Direct Support Professional Staff as well as with individuals who receive services and their families
- A background connecting people to meaningful community activities
Wall Residences Supported Living program is a supportive in-home service directed by the individual and their person-centered plan. The program supports adults with intellectual disabilities with skill- building, and managing routine, general, and safety supports that enable an individual to acquire, retain, or improve the self-direction, socialization, and adaptive skills necessary to be successful in home and community-based settings. The program is designed to optimize an individual’s initiative, autonomy, and self-awareness both at home and in the community.
Supported Living assists with managing all aspects necessary for individuals to maintain independence in their own homes while being provided access to 24-hour support. Specialized supervision provides staff presence for ongoing or intermittent intervention, ensuring an individual’s health and safety, addressing necessary activities of daily living (ADLs), managing instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and the provision of general supports necessary for personal growth and quality of life. Supported Living serves to develop and/or generalize skills through skill building that promotes self-direction and social connections.
Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field is required. At least one year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities (DD) and two years’ experience supervising employees is preferred.
Telecommuting position with some flexibility. Home office and internet access required. Program Managers are provided with a computer, phone, company gas card, access to excellent training, and continuing education reimbursement. Program Managers are also provided with a company car for travel as needed within a regional area.
Wall Residences is an employee-owned company that offers a positive work environment and a competitive benefits package including a company-sponsored health plan, a dental plan, a Health Savings Account (HSA's), group and voluntary life insurance, a vision plan, company-paid short- and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) plan, ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), education assistance and wireless discounts with Verizon. Employees are also provided with generous time off and holiday schedules. Wall Residences employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities.
Wall Residences employees are mandated reporters of abuse and neglect for individuals with disabilities.
Hiring is dependent upon excellent references, an active driver’s license with a good driving record, and a criminal background check with acceptable results.
Wall Residences is an EOE/M/F/D/V employer and a Drug-Free Workplace
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