Activity Enrichment Center Manager

Open Arms Care Corporation • Memphis, TN

10d

About The Position

Join a team that truly makes a difference—helping people with intellectual and developmental disabilities live their best lives today!

BENEFITS OF JOINING TEAM OAC:

Personal satisfaction from serving others

Competitive pay
Paid Training
Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental, Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Life insurance
Paid Time Off
Bonus Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Growth Opportunities
403(b) Retirement Savings plan

Primary Objective: 

Supports the overall implementation of quality programs and services provided in accordance with all federal, state and corporate standards and regulations. Assures the implementation of Open Arms Care policies and procedures, and regulations. Manage each program in a manner that promotes the core values of Open Arms Care (OAC), along with accurate documentation suitable to the level of care and accuracy required.

 Essential Functions and Scope:

Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain active treatment curriculum for the Enrichment Center to ensure clients are engaged in meaningful activities.
Develop and facilitate day, evening, and weekend community based activities through a monthly calendar of activity options and coordination with home leadership.
Attend a minimum of 2-3 community activities weekly with varying clients at varying locations, including evenings and weekends in order to provide coaching, assistance, and support to staff. 
Direct client programs and implement programmatic and administrative policies and procedures in order to attain program goals and objectives for the clients we serve.   
Work with the Program Manager and Circle of Support to implement, and ensure compliance with Individual Support Plans, Behavior Support Plans, Medical Support Plans, and protocols.  
Attends Program Manager Meetings, trainings, and development opportunities as requested.
Presents in new employee orientation
Communicate, cooperate, and participate professionally with management, team members, health professionals, consultants, parents, guardians, conservators, and other interested parties. 
Oversees food services program including coordinating with dietician healthy menus, purchasing food and meal prep outside the homes
Ensure the completion of documentation and data collection in a professional and timely manner. 
Attend and participate in all designated meetings and committees as assigned.
Knowledge of operational policy/procedures, ICF/IDD and Licensure regulations.
Conduct active treatment observations.  
Ensure rules and regulations relative to client’s program, healthcare, and safety are followed. 
Assist in the development of appropriate treatment strategies.
Ensures all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulatory guidance is followed. 
Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Human Services, Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or Recreation Therapy preferred; relevant work experience will be considered.
• At least 1 year of experience in the mental health, intellectual or developmental disabilities field required.
• Must possess valid Driver’s License
• CPR certification within 30 days of hire is required
• Certified in Professional Crisis Management (PCM) within 60 days of hire is required
• Proficient computer skills and related programs such as Microsoft, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and proven organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to develop and maintain positive and cooperative team oriented relations with co-workers, supervisors, and those we serve.
• Maintain appropriate positive contact with families and conservators for clients.
• Knowledge of operational policies and procedures – Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF), Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) and Licensure regulations.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, handle multiple tasks with concentration, speed, and accuracy to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain active treatment curriculum for the Enrichment Center to ensure clients are engaged in meaningful activities.
• Develop and facilitate day, evening, and weekend community based activities through a monthly calendar of activity options and coordination with home leadership.
• Attend a minimum of 2-3 community activities weekly with varying clients at varying locations, including evenings and weekends in order to provide coaching, assistance, and support to staff.
• Direct client programs and implement programmatic and administrative policies and procedures in order to attain program goals and objectives for the clients we serve.
• Work with the Program Manager and Circle of Support to implement, and ensure compliance with Individual Support Plans, Behavior Support Plans, Medical Support Plans, and protocols.
• Attends Program Manager Meetings, trainings, and development opportunities as requested.
• Presents in new employee orientation
• Communicate, cooperate, and participate professionally with management, team members, health professionals, consultants, parents, guardians, conservators, and other interested parties.
• Oversees food services program including coordinating with dietician healthy menus, purchasing food and meal prep outside the homes
• Ensure the completion of documentation and data collection in a professional and timely manner.
• Attend and participate in all designated meetings and committees as assigned.
• Knowledge of operational policy/procedures, ICF/IDD and Licensure regulations.
• Conduct active treatment observations.
• Ensure rules and regulations relative to client’s program, healthcare, and safety are followed.
• Assist in the development of appropriate treatment strategies.
• Ensures all Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regulatory guidance is followed.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Personal satisfaction from serving others
• Competitive pay
• Paid Training
• Great Benefits: Medical, Pharmacy, Vision, Dental, Disability, Employee Assistance Program and Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Bonus Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees