ADS Employment Manager

Catholic Charities•Newington, CT

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About The Position

Catholic Charities’ Group Supported Employment program provides employment supports to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities who work in small groups at community business sites. The Group Supported Employment Program Manager uses person-centered thinking to support each individual’s employment interests, strengths, and goals while promoting workplace participation, skill development, and job retention. The Manager develops and implements program procedures, systems, and plans to create a safe, structured, and supportive work environment that meets individuals’ physical, emotional, developmental, and employment support needs. The role supervises staff, coordinates employment supports, and maintains productive relationships with employers and interdisciplinary teams. The Manager works in both indoor and outdoor settings. The position requires frequent lifting and/or carrying objects or individuals weighing more than 65 pounds, and may involve standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, balancing, walking, running, pushing, pulling, and traveling. The Manager must successfully complete Physical Management Training restraint training and be able to safely perform physical restraints as needed for safety. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with schedules of 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 7 a.m.–3 p.m.; flexibility is noted.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least two years of experience working with intellectually disabled and/or multi-handicapped individuals; alternatively, an associate degree plus an additional two years of experience supervising staff may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
Medication Administration Certification, or ability to obtain it at the next available course immediately following hire.
Valid Connecticut driver’s license with no more than two violations in a three-year period, subject to review; driving history is completed annually.
Applicants are subject to criminal and driving history background checks.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or multiple handicaps.
Ability to develop and implement all aspects of day programming.
Knowledge of current issues and trends in the field of intellectual disabilities and multi-handicapped adults.
Ability to supervise and develop staff.
Organizational ability and good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to successfully complete Physical Management Training restraint training and safely perform physical restraints as needed for safety.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects or individuals weighing more than 65 pounds.

Responsibilities

Develop workforce and social enterprise opportunities for individuals served.
Direct and monitor the arrival and departure process for service recipients.
Participate in developing and implementing program plans and individual plans, and ensure staff implement program plans.
Develop positive relationships with families, stakeholders, and the community.
Develop and implement individual plans for safe behavioral interventions and support and supervise staff in implementing them.
Ensure completion of related documentation and monitor staff implementation of agency policies, procedures, and individual and program plans.
Participate in hiring, training, and developing staff to support implementation of program procedures, systems, and plans.
Maintain a safe, orderly environment and ensure adequate staffing in accordance with required DDS ratios.
Schedule staff and ensure adequate program coverage, including providing coverage when needed.
Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, attend team meetings, and prepare reports.
Collect, input, and monitor data relevant to behavioral programming, individuals’ progress and developmental needs, and barriers to growth.
Ensure client data is accurately recorded in Therap and program documentation is completed on time.
Supervise cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, vehicles, and property, including staff implementation of maintenance schedules.
Ensure proper use of program and participant monetary resources by coordinating accounts and monitoring purchasing methods, including credit cards, petty cash, and purchase orders.
Monitor safety compliance, conduct and document fire evacuation drills, and maintain fire extinguishers and other safety systems.
Report seizures, behavioral episodes, injuries or illnesses, client concerns, and other medical or emotional problems to the Director, nurse, and team members.
Immediately report suspected abuse or neglect allegations to the Abuse Investigation Division.
Immediately report incidents or evidence of violations of residents’ rights to the Administrator and/or appropriate parties.
Coordinate compliance with regulatory standards, including DDS quality services reviews and COA reviews.
Provide training and supervision to staff and service recipients.
Ensure consistent and accurate data collection, identify program patterns and trends, and use data results to inform the supervisor of trends that may affect services.
Perform additional duties as assigned.