Description
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are actively seeking an experienced Residential Program Manager in Tucson, AZ who will be responsible for the supervision and oversight of our Direct Support Professionals and our Regional Programs. The Program Manager leads a team to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will support your team with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve our programmatic goals.
Starting Pay : $44,000 per year
Responsibilities :
- Lead and train your team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
- Provide training on daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
- Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
- Develop and implement activity programs including the Meaningful Day curriculum
- Communicate with the families and guardians of individuals we support as needed
- Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP) / Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
- Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP / PCP including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Assist with monitoring the finances of individuals ensuring purchases are approved and accounted for with documentation
- Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
- Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
- Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies
- May be required to fill shifts when staffing issues arise
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Minimum Requirements :
High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s Degree PreferredComplete all state and agency required training per state guidelinesValid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving recordExperience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilitiesKnowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilitiesAbility to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supportsWorking Conditions :
Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the communitySchedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hoursRequired to be on-call in cooperation with other management staffFrequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be requiredMay be required to lift or move 25+ poundsMay assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individualsMay be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseasesWhy Community Options, Inc?
Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday HolidayGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO)Employee Incentive & Discount Programs403b Retirement PlanExceptional Career Growth OpportunitiesPlease Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V
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