Developmental Disabilities Program Manager

ViaQuest • Zanesville, OH

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About The Position

ViaQuest Residential Services provides quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. The Program Manager coordinates and manages the services and supports provided to individuals, helps ensure quality care and community engagement, and supervises Direct Support Professionals. The role is based in Zanesville, Ohio (Muskingum County), pays $48,000 per year, and requires on-call availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or higher.
• At least 3 years of experience in the developmental disabilities field.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Supervisory or management experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individuals served receive quality services and are engaged with the community.
• Coordinate and manage services and supports, including medical appointments, household management, behavior management, financial services, and benefits.
• Use behavioral health interventions to improve outcomes for individuals served.
• Assist in developing behavior support strategies, ensure they are implemented, provide related training, and assess their effectiveness.
• Collaborate with members of each individual's service team to support effective communication and customer service.
• Supervise Direct Support Professionals and ensure they are thoroughly trained and provide high-quality services.
• Monitor staffing hours to ensure appropriate services and shift coverage are in place.
• Provide customer service to individuals served, families and guardians, the county board, and service-team members.

Benefits

• Paid training.
• Benefit package for full-time employees, including medical, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance, and a 401(k).
• Employee discount program.
• Paid time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED