Program Innovation Leader

The Arc Los Angeles and Orange Counties•Downey, CA

1d•$21 - $25

About The Position

The Program Innovation Leader (PIL) is responsible for the successful daily operation and supervision of an assigned program and its staff. The role ensures staff provide participants with excellent learning experiences, following program calendars and activities and supporting community outings and social interactions. The PIL reports to the Director of Programs. The PIL promotes a person-centered approach, supports participants’ individual program goals, maintains program records and documentation, and ensures the safety, well-being, and community integration of participants. The role also supervises, coaches, trains, and evaluates staff; coordinates with families and regional centers; and ensures compliance with organizational, licensing, and Regional Center requirements. This is a full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Compensation is reflective of experience and education.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check.
Must hold a current California driver’s license, be able to drive a passenger van, and have a clean driving record.
Strong computer skills and ability to use programs for data entry and recordkeeping.
Ability to lift at least 45 pounds.
Strong communication, team-building, and leadership skills, including the ability to lead teams.
Willingness to learn and adapt to changing State and program requirements.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Ability to follow directions, calendars, and daily schedules.
At least an Associate of Arts degree and three years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities; additional experience may substitute for educational requirements.
At least two years of experience in a supervisor or team leader role.
Ability to successfully complete organization-provided Red Cross First Aid and CPR training.
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.
Compensation may reflect experience and education.

Responsibilities

Ensure program staff meet participant objectives and outcomes described in Individual Program Plans (IPPs).
Engage with participants in daily activities that support a person-centered approach and individual program goals.
Maintain current records of program activities, calendars, and documentation.
Conduct annual meetings with families, service coordinators, and participants as required or needed.
Ensure staff complete participant progress data, meeting records, daily logs, attendance logs, transportation logs, and incident reports.
Maintain clean and orderly environments that meet health and safety requirements, and report health and safety concerns to supervisors.
Promote community integration through outings, field trips, and attendance at special events.
Encourage participation in activities while supporting individual choice and decision-making.
Contact parents and regional centers regarding participant issues and ensure incidents and related communications are properly documented.
Supervise, coach, and train DSP 1 and DSP 2 team members on their roles, expectations, and responsibilities.
Plan monthly calendars and daily activities with staff using a person-centered approach and supporting participants’ individual goals.
Protect participants’ safety and well-being by following organizational policies and procedures, monitoring environments, conducting consistent headcounts, and responding promptly to concerns or incidents.
Ensure compliance with Licensing, Regional Center, and The Arc policies and procedures.
Attend departmental staff meetings and training as needed.
Carry out program and organizational duties and procedures ethically and professionally.
Conduct annual evaluations of staff and provide corrective action as needed to ensure organizational standards are met.
Work with other Program Innovation Leaders to support communication, team building, and consistent leadership expectations and standards across programs.
Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned.