Area Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Dungarvin assists people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, autism and / or mental health diagnosis in a variety of programs with a focus on person centered practices.

We encourage people served to explore their dreams while our employees provide support in making meaningful decisions and providing active treatment at each opportunity.

Perks / Benefits :

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
• Supplemental Insurance
• Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
• Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 K plan with 3% employer match at one year of services
• Paid Time Off accrual - employees who work 40 hours in a 2-week period
• PTO Donation
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Job mobility options within Dungarvin 15 states of services
• T-Mobile, Verizon, Dell, and other National Brand Discounts
• Pay Active- access to 50% of your pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training

Job Description

The Area Manager is responsible for providing managerial oversight and operation of a segment or portion of a segment of business.

This position is also responsible for personnel, program, coordination of services and supports and the maintenance of high quality service and supports to vendors, persons served and other stake holders.

Our Area Manager will have oversight of our Extensive Support Needs (ESN) sites throughout Valparaiso, South Bend, and Lafayette.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Supervise the managers and other staff through hiring, orientation, training, and ongoing monitoring of performance. Provide feedback through informal channels and formal channels such as evaluations and progressive disciplinary action.
• Indirectly supervise program staff through the program directors / coordinators, supplying them with observations, feedback, guidance and direction related to their staff.
• Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of organizational philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Assure that services are in compliance with licensure and regulation standards.
• Coordinate staff training in licensing, and county standards, state standards, fire code and Medicaid regulations.
• Maintain responsibility for the management / supervision of all personnel in designated area of responsibility.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for personnel.
• Participate in survey / review processes by responding to surveyors’ questions and requests, attending exit meeting(s) and assisting in formulation of survey responses and plan(s) of correction for each home reviewed.
• In conjunction with the Senior Director & State Director, be responsible for the budgetary / fiscal components of the programs.
• Assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of organizational philosophy, policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive and professional attitude to others.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, certification and regulatory standards for all services provided under the assigned case load.
• Ensure the establishment and maintenance of systems, programs and processes which satisfy licensing, fire code and other applicable standards, as designated.
• Assure the ongoing presence of choices in the individuals’ lives.
• Provide oversight to process of ISP development, including participation in Team meetings.
• Provide oversight and active monitoring of behavioral programming, to ensure the use of least restrictive / intrusive interventions, the preservation of dignity and individual rights and the utilization of sound and effective behavioral support strategies.
• Coordinate channels of communication between Team members to ensure consistent and effective service delivery to individual served.
• Actively monitor overall staff-individual served interactions, individual served involvement in the community, home atmosphere, level of person-centered planning, and individuals exercising choice in their lives
• Responsible for the overall appearance, maintenance and safety of the homes.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a comprehensive training program for personnel.
• Provide input and recommendations to the State Director on philosophy, policy and procedures that are implemented and maintained.
• Participate in State or National Committees as assigned.

Hours :

Must have a flexible schedule with the ability to be on call when needed. This includes weekends and odd hours

Qualifications

What Makes You A Great Fit :

• Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field
• 5+ years prior experience providing support and services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and / or developmental disabilities
• 5+ years supervisory experience
• Candidate must possess sound decision-making and communication skills, be responsible, mature, and flexible; and have prior management / supervisory experience.

Additional Information

At Dungarvin, diversity and inclusion are a part of what makes our organization strong. Together, we can continue to work towards an inclusive culture that supports our employees and persons served.

Dungarvin is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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