Developmental Disabilities Program Manager

Graceworks Enhanced Living • Springdale, OH

8h • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing a supportive, home-like environment for individuals we serve, in accordance with the principles of normalization, the agency’s mission, and all Federal, State, and County regulations. Responsible for staffing and supervision of Direct Care and Home Supervisor. Develops, monitors, and coordinates IP’s to allow individuals we serve to develop to their fullest potential in areas of self-direction, independent living, self-care, self-sufficiency, language learning and mobility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Human Service or related field.
• Valid driver’s license with less than 6 points.

Nice To Haves

• At least two years DD programmatic experience with two to three years supervisory experience preferred.
• QIDD Certification preferred.
• Current Medication Passing, CPR and first aid certification is a plus.
• Experience in working with dually-diagnosed persons or persons with behavioral problems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manages the home in adherence to all Federal, State, and local guidelines.
• Ensures the rights and welfare of the individuals we serve are guaranteed.
• Writes and manages the Plan of Correction on any citation received during licensure, Medicaid, in conjunction with the ICF director.
• Completes 90 day and annual employee appraisals on a regular and timely basis. Conducts monthly staff meetings.
• Participates in the recruitment of staff and interviews, orients, trainings and monitors job performance of Direct Care and Home supervisor.
• Oversees the home supervisor to ensure equitable coverage based on staff competence, experience and client acuity.
• Provides 24 hour contact with the home via phone.
• Ensures the home stays within its budget in all areas (programming, staffing, groceries, supplies, etc.).
• Is accountable for staying within the threshold of the Quality Indicators (caregiver satisfaction, family satisfaction, licensure and Medicaid survey’s, resident satisfaction, abuse/neglect substantiations, and other audit items).
• Acts as a model of gentleness and non-violence. Is required to complete training to the Gentle mentor level within the first two years of employment. Adhere to other training requirements as necessary.
• Assumes responsibility for working with and supervising consultants (Speech therapist, Dietician, OT, PT, Psychologist) and volunteers.
• Is accountable for reporting, documenting, MUI’s and UI’s in a timely manner as well as developing and monitoring corrective action plans. Investigates MUI’s as directed and within timeline required.
• Assures the implementation of quality programming in home to meet the standards of active treatment as well as the needs of the individuals we serve in the home and workshop. Conducts audits at the workshops at least every other week.
• Maintains communications with other agencies, resource persons, and consultants, as needed, to ensure that methodologies used between disciplines do not contradict one another.

Benefits

• Competitive wages, pay rate increases with experience!
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Personal time accrued based on hours worked.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, and HAS for full time employees
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life

What This Job Offers

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