Manager Residential Services (Intellectual Disabilities Program) BL Full-Time Altoona Area
About The Position
Provides the support and assistance to people we support to achieve skills necessary to live independently within the community and to create conditions within the homes to facilitate growth and self-awareness. The Manager of Community Home Services is responsible for supervision and oversight of the Team Leaders and Direct Support Professionals in the assigned Community Homes. The Manager plans, organizes, develops and directs the overall delivery of services in accordance with current federal, state, and program standards, guidelines and regulations as well as organizational policy and procedure. The Manager also recommends changes that would improve services performed. PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES 1. Assures people have what is important to them present in their everyday life. 2. Provides opportunities for people to participate in social/community functions. 3. Assures relationships with friends and family are nurtured and protected. 4. Assures people are treated with dignity and respected as a whole person. 5. Assures people have the power to make decisions and have choice and control over their lives.
Requirements
- A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1-year work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years' work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.
- An associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years' work experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a high level of dependability to include attendance at work and punctuality.
- Maintains appropriate level of on-going employee communications.
- Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in the person’s personal and care needs.
- Participates when assigned in developing company Strategic Plans; participates as a management team member in fulfilling the organization’s Strategic Plan.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Agency Vehicle May be Available While on the Job
- Paid Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
- Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
- 401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
- Employee Wellness Program
- Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth
- Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
