Program Manager - Adult
About The Position
Kern Regional Center is one of 21 private, nonprofit regional centers contracted by the State of California through the Department of Developmental Services to coordinate community-based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. It serves more than 10,000 individuals across Kern, Inyo, and Mono Counties. The Program Manager supervises, assigns, schedules, coordinates, and evaluates Service Coordinators, Service Coordinator Specialists, and other assigned agency personnel. The position participates in planning quality client services and in developing and implementing administrative and program policies. It supports high-quality client services through planning, staff oversight, and policy implementation, and serves as a resource for services related to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
- Four years of increasingly responsible experience, preferably in programs serving people with developmental disabilities, to ensure thorough understanding and knowledge of the developmental model.
- Detailed-oriented and highly organized.
- Strong overall computer skills, including proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and industry-specific software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide timely, responsive customer service and communicate respectfully and effectively in person, by phone, email, or in writing.
- Reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish/English bilingual fluency is highly desirable.
- Two years of administrative assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Supervise, assign, schedule, coordinate, and evaluate Service Coordinators, Service Coordinator Specialists, and other assigned agency personnel.
- Participate in the overall plan for providing quality client services.
- Participate in the development and implementation of administrative and program policies.
- Supervise, train, and evaluate personnel.
- Oversee case management practices.
- Maintain communication across departments.
- Ensure compliance with legal and policy standards.
- Serve as a resource for services related to individuals with developmental disabilities.
Benefits
- Generous health, dental, and vision plans for employees and their dependents.
- Generous paid time off.
- 14 paid holidays.
- Life, AD&D, and long-term disability plans.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Various voluntary insurance and retirement plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
