Community Participation Supports (CPS) Director

Passavant Memorial Homes • Harmar Township, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Passavant Memorial Homes is a leading provider of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs, dedicated to empowering individuals to live successfully in the community. With over 120 years of experience, the organization focuses on promoting choice and independence, ensuring high-quality support, and offering employees opportunities for development and advancement. This full-time Community Participation Supports (CPS) Director position is located in the Harmar area and reports directly to the Program Administrator. The CPS Director is responsible for implementing and overseeing the PMH CPS program for their assigned region, including supervising Community Support Professionals (CSP) and individual participants. The program aims to help individuals engage in lifelong learning and become valued members of the community, adhering to Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) service descriptions and PMH policies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Eligible to perform Program Specialist duties through appropriate qualifications (55 Pa. Code Chapter 6400.44)
• Ability to organize tasks and function independently
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university and one (1) year experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities
• OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities
• OR Associate’s degree, or 60 credit hours, from an accredited college or university and four (4) years’ experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee CPS and Supportive Employment (SE) services provided to program participants, including general management, daily operations, and adherence to policies and procedures
• Participate in client team meetings, including annual Individual Plan (IP) meetings, quarterly reviews, and additional consultation, as needed
• Ensure IP accuracy, including IP revisions, and monitor the implementation of goal and objective planning relevant to service provisions
• Coordinate each participant’s daily/weekly schedule in collaboration with residential managers and staff
• Adjust weekly schedule(s), as needed, to reflect participant cancellations, staff changes, or other day-to-day modifications, and communicate changes to relevant parties
• Ensure that staff are trained on the individual’s most updated IP, Medication Administration Record (MAR), diet, adaptive needs, and all other relevant individual needs or treatment plans
• Ensure timely Service Note completion for each individual following service provisions
• Complete timely Quarterly Progress Notes (QPN) and Quarterly Conversations to reflect a summary of client objectives, progress, preferences, and data
• Complete Comprehensive Assessments for each individual participant and update annually
• Maintain regional CPS petty cash funds and send weekly ledger reports
• Oversee vehicle and maintenance-related matters for all operating vehicles and equipment
• Interview and hire staff, following appropriate approval protocols
• Conduct on-the-job training, shadowing, and supervision for all new staff members
• Monitor and approve staff time sheets, paid time off, and sick days
• Collaborate and build relationships with community stakeholders/gatekeepers to increase program opportunities, engagements, and/or volunteer efforts
• Assure the safety and protection of individual participants
• Evaluate service delivery in accordance with IPs, treatment plans, and regulations
• Oversee PMH Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) tracking and Wellness tracking initiatives, including collecting data and communicating updates to the individual’s team
• Serve as a communication resource to individuals, staff, families, and guardians
• Obtain a thorough understanding of relevant regulations and their application to the organization
• Collaborate with management personnel to enhance individual and team progress and to achieve identified goals and objectives
• Act as agency representative, as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Administrator

Benefits

• Competitive Wages: Starting at $60,000 per year.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager