Program Manager

Developmental Disabilities Resource Center • Littleton, CO

1d • $58,750 - $64,625

About The Position

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.
• 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.
• Must have ability to 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.

Responsibilities

• Prioritizes and performs multiple tasks and meets deadlines.
• Ability and willingness to use approved physical and non-physical behavioral intervention techniques as appropriate.
• Will be required to work varied hours and change priorities as needed.
• Operates within policies and procedures set by Developmental Disabilities Resource Center policy, rules and regulations of the State and other governing bodies.
• Respects and supports all confidentiality/HIPAA requirements.
• Supervises direct care staff.
• May provide transportation as needed either through use of own or agency vehicle.
• Monitors the day to day operations of designated program.

Benefits

• Medical – Exceptional Cigna benefits: $30.25/month employee cost, $750 deductible, 100% coverage after deductible
• Dental & Vision
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company match, available after one year of service during designated eligibility enrollment periods.
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Access to the NADSP Badge Academy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager