DAY PROGRAM MANAGER - ADULT DAY SERVICES

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI)•Town of Smithtown, NY

6h•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. The Role: Brightway's Day Program Manager works with program leadership and Direct Support Professionals to ensure that our day services are meeting the needs of the people we support.

Requirements

High School Diploma
1 year of hands on teaching/instruction of developmentally disabled individuals
1 year of OPWDD supervisory experience
Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations
Excellent interpersonal skills
Valid NYS driver’s license with an ability to become approved to drive an agency vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Empathic, compassionate, and patient
Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
A good communicator and team player
Passionate about making a difference

Responsibilities

Supervise implementation of Individual Program Plans.
Ensure active treatment in assigned programs, data collection, monthly tally and organization of data for QIDP.
Active participation in program manager meetings, behavior review meetings when appropriate and meetings with clinical team members when needed.
Conduct weekly/monthly full staff meetings.
Ensure the completion of individual-related program materials.
Promote staff development, which includes but is not limited to performance improvement initiatives including training, mentoring, reviews, and any necessary corrective action plans.
Incident reports (internal and reportable)
Ensure completion of SUB’s
Ensure full documentation of SCIP procedures.
Investigation and documentation of injuries of unknown origin.
Day to day supervision and assigns work daily to Instructors and Assistant Managers to program areas and tasks. This includes scheduling staff breaks while providing the most optimum coverage.
As needed contact with individuals’ families, guardians, residential caretaker’s providers, and Care Managers.
Attend Life Plan meetings and create Staff Action Plans.
As needed will be in ratio.
Review and approve staff schedules and timecards.
Report maintenance needs or unsafe conditions to Maintenance Department or Supervisor.