Program Manager for Behavioral Support Services
About The Position
Strategies to Empower People is looking to hire a full-time Program Manager for Behavioral Support Services program. This position coordinates, develops and implements our community-based supported living program for disabled adults who have consistent & severe behavioral and medical challenges! The Program Manager for Behavioral Support Services works alongside an experienced team of Directors, Managers and Field Supervisors to oversee and coordinate Supported Living Services for the Intellectual and/or Developmentally Disabled (I/DD) adults our agency serves in the Sacramento area! This role works directly with individuals who have potentially aggressive behaviors in their own homes and in their communities. The Program Manager for Behavioral Support Services has a hand in almost every aspect in the services we provide, from general administrative duties such as documentation, reports, and supervising field staff to on-site assessments for incoming clients, hands-on support for our current clients, and developing and implementing numerous plans, goals, and celebrations for the people we support. Because of the needs of the population this role serves, the Program Manager for Behavioral Support Services will be required to implement crisis intervention plans, write and implement therapeutic treatment plans, conduct quality assurance checks, and meet other high-supervisory and management tasks.
Requirements
- At least three (3) years experience working directly with individuals who have Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD population).
- At least three (3) years experience working directly with individuals who have regular and consistent behavioral challenges, including physical aggression, elopement, self-injurious behaviors, and other challenges.
- At least two (2) years of supervisory experience (supervising staff, not individuals with disabilities).
- At least two (2) years of budgetary/finance experience.
- Understanding of Supported Living Services (SLS).
- Understanding of the Medi-Cal system.
Nice To Haves
- Educational background (BA/MA) in a related field, such as Psychiatry or Social Work.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate Supported Living Services for adults with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (I/DD).
- Work directly with individuals who have potentially aggressive behaviors in their own homes and communities.
- Perform general administrative duties including documentation and reports.
- Supervise field staff.
- Conduct on-site assessments for incoming clients.
- Provide hands-on support for current clients.
- Develop and implement plans, goals, and celebrations for clients.
- Implement crisis intervention plans.
- Write and implement therapeutic treatment plans.
- Conduct quality assurance checks.
- Perform high-supervisory and management tasks.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Matching 401k plan
- Mileage reimbursement (72.5 cents per mile)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Sick time accrual
- Paid vacation time accrual after a six-month waiting period
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
