ADS Employment Manager

Catholic Charities•Newington, CT

12d•$55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

The ADS Employment Manager oversees Catholic Charities’ Group Supported Employment program, which supports individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities working in small groups at community business sites. Using person-centered thinking, the Manager supports each individual’s employment interests, strengths, and goals while promoting workplace participation, skill development, and job retention. The Manager develops and implements procedures, systems, and plans that create a safe, structured, and supportive work environment responsive to 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 develops workforce and social enterprise opportunities; participates in program and individual planning; oversees staff implementation of plans and policies; and coordinates staffing, training, documentation, safety, regulatory compliance, budgets, property upkeep, and service-recipient support. The position also collects and reviews program data to monitor progress, identify trends, and inform service delivery. The Manager works in indoor and outdoor settings. The role requires frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects or individuals weighing more than 65 pounds, as well as standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, bending, balancing, walking, running, pushing, pulling, and traveling. The Manager must successfully complete Physical Management Training (PMT) restraint training and be able to safely perform physical restraints when needed for safety. The position is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with listed schedules of 8 a.m.–4 p.m. or 7 a.m.–3 p.m., and flexibility indicated.

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 with an additional two years of staff-supervision experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
Must have Medication Administration Certification or be able to obtain it at the next available course immediately following hire.
Must have a valid Connecticut driver’s license with no more than two violations in a three-year period, subject to review; driving history is completed annually.
Must successfully complete Physical Management Training (PMT) restraint training and be able to safely perform physical restraints as needed for safety.
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with intellectually disabled and/or multi-handicapped individuals.
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.
Applicants are subject to criminal and driving history background checks.

Responsibilities

Develop workforce and social enterprise opportunities for individuals served.
Direct and monitor service recipients’ arrival and departure processes.
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; support and supervise staff in implementing them and ensure related documentation is completed.
Monitor staff implementation of agency policies, procedures, and individual and program plans.
Participate in hiring, training, and developing staff to ensure implementation of program procedures, systems, and plans.
Maintain a safe, orderly environment and ensure staffing meets required DDS ratios; schedule staff, ensure coverage, and provide coverage when needed.
Participate in interdisciplinary team processes, including team meetings and preparation of reports.
Collect, input, and monitor behavioral-programming data; review service recipients’ progress, developmental needs, and barriers; and ensure client data in Therap and program documentation are accurate and timely.
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 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, 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 results to inform the supervisor of trends that may affect services.
Perform additional duties as assigned.