Adult Family Home Program Manager

Agape of Appleton • Appleton, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Agape of Appleton, a non-profit human services agency providing residential support services to individuals with differing abilities, is seeking a full-time Program Manager (Residential Case Manager) to lead our Agape AFH program. The Program Manager provides case management, program management, staff supervision, and direct care support to individuals. Now hosting weekly open interviews on Thursdays from 9am to 3pm CT.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited college in a health-care related field or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and experience working in a health-care related field
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Maintain a valid driver license with excellent driving record
• Be mentally and physically capable of assisting participants based on their needs.
• Be able to use sound judgment in carrying out written and oral direction
• Ability to generalize and apply information in a variety of circumstances to maintain consistent support to individuals, especially during an emergency.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in hours of work, environments, and situations.
• Ability to encourage and promote personal growth and development in others
• Sufficient experience/education to meet the position requirements or the ability to acquire and maintain such requirements through training per agency and regulatory standards
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years previous management experience is preferred
• Experience working with individuals in a group home setting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide inter-intra agency case management
• Develop, update and implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and ensure individuals are receiving appropriate authorized care and services per contractual agreements
• Maximize the social functioning of each individual by promoting community integration
• Provide support and advocacy in an effort to safeguard the human and civil rights of each individual while fostering their dignity and self-worth
• Provide guidance to direct care staff and support to individuals when challenging behaviors occur
• Provide crisis response as needed
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct care staff, including training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Provide direct care support to individuals based on program needs and staffing levels

Benefits

• $22.00 to $26.00/hour, plus overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week
• A wide variety of health insurance plans to choose from, including $0 premium plans
• Low-cost dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance plans
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 6 days of PTO in the first year of employment
• Paid training and continuing education
• Kind, supportive, and diverse work environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree