Supported Living Manager

Community Vision • Portland, OR

2d • $58,000 - $62,000

About The Position

Community Vision's Supported Living Program makes it possible for people with developmental disabilities to live independently, in the home of their choice, by helping folks coordinate life's general activities (e.g. financial, transit, medical, social, etc.), providing one-on-one direct support, a being there in case of an emergency.

The Supported Living Manager plays a fundamental role to ensure the people within our program have their basic needs met; gain access to resources that improve quality of life; and receive support to make informed decisions. The Supported Living Manager does this by coaching direct support staff and coordinating services which foster choice, community, and personal relationships.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in the developmental disabilities field with one year in a supervisory role -- or a bachelor’s degree with at least one-year paid experience in developmental disabilities field, or human or community development services, required.
• One (1) year supervisory, case management, or program management experience, required.
• Must have clean driving record and maintain safe vehicle with minimum required auto insurance.
• Must complete and maintain CPR/First Aid, Oregon Intervention System (OIS), and other job-related training as mandated by the organization or state regulations.
• Must successfully pass a criminal history check through the Oregon DHS Background Check Unit and every two years thereafter as a condition of continued employment.
• Must have and maintain a clean driving record, which will be verified through the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) upon hire and periodically thereafter.
• Must not appear on the Office of Inspector General (OIG) List of Excluded Individuals and Entities as a condition of continued employment.
• Ability to perform all aspects of the Support Companion (i.e., DSP) role.

Responsibilities

• Advocates for the expressed goals of people supported as identified by them.
• Ensures the safety of people receiving services and their staff.
• Responds to crisis in emergency situations.
• Provides direct support as needed.
• Assures medical needs are met in a timely and comprehensive manner.
• Helps supported person manage personal finances.
• Assumes responsibility for supervision, coaching, and appraising performance of direct support staff.
• Communicates with families, case management personnel, other providers, and the community at large as an advocate for the people supported.
• Coordinates staff activities with the person supported.
• Facilitates team meetings and team-building.
• Ensures that staff are trained to perform responsibilities.
• Participates in Community Vision's on-call support system to ensure staffing needs are met 24-hours/day.
• Maintains required documentation and reports.
• Assists with compliance requirements with all program, agency, and government policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance with Rx (Kaiser), dental (MetLife), vision, alternative care, flex spending medical/dependent care pre-taxed benefits, 401k, Paid Time Off, Free Costco Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial planning resources, Long term disability, and Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

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