Program Manager - Day Program

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center•Littleton, CO

1d•$58,750 - $64,625•Onsite

About The Position

Join the team at the Developmental Disabilities Resource Center and take on a rewarding leadership role where you'll make a real difference in the lives of individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. As a Program Manager, you'll work onsite in Lakewood from 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Thursday, guiding a dedicated team of professionals who are passionate about creating a culture rooted in Dedication, Dignity, Respect and Choice. This is more than just a supervisory position-it's an opportunity to lead with purpose in the non-profit sector, driving innovation and upholding our core values of safety, integrity, and respect. If you're ready to inspire change and champion inclusive support programs, we'd love to hear from you! As a Manager at Developmental Disabilities Resource Center, you will supervise a dedicated team working directly with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Your role is pivotal in collaborating with other Managers and leaders to embrace and facilitate continuous change, identifying innovative approaches to enhance our business practices. Upholding the mission, vision, and values of DDRC is essential as you engage both employees and participants in our day programs. Your creativity and focus on person-centered practices will guide you in developing impactful programs that truly meet the needs of those we serve. Additionally, your commitment to ongoing professional growth and learning will bolster your passion for helping others achieve their goals and dreams. As a proven self-starter and problem-solver with exceptional organizational skills, you will play a key role in driving quality assurance and enhancing the overall experience for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Requirements

BA/BS in related field or combination of experience and education.
Work effectively as a team member.
Physically transfers, repositions and otherwise physically assists people with developmental disabilities as needed to meet health and safety needs.
Physical stamina to assist individuals safely, including the ability to stand, pivot, and transfer.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to push, pull, and position wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment.
Manual dexterity for personal care and adaptive equipment support.

Nice To Haves

2 years or paid or volunteer experience working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
1 year staff supervisory experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of program planning and development.

Responsibilities

Supervise a dedicated team working directly with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
Collaborate with other Managers and leaders to embrace and facilitate continuous change.
Identify innovative approaches to enhance business practices.
Uphold the mission, vision, and values of DDRC.
Engage both employees and participants in day programs.
Develop impactful programs that meet the needs of those served.
Drive quality assurance.
Enhance the overall experience for individuals with developmental disabilities.