About this role
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are seeking an experienced Program Manager in West Valley, Utah.
The Program Manager maintains a high-quality program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person is responsible for supporting the team with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals.
Starting Salary: $55,000/Annually
Responsibilities
• Lead and train the team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
• Assist with the development of current and future programs including residential supports, personalized supports, supported employment, and person-centered planning
• Monitor and maintain the budget
• Prepare required statistical, financial, and service reports 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
• Monitor 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 well maintained
• May conduct programmatic investigations
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
Requirements
• High School Diploma or GED with three years of relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Must have minimum two years experience with IDD
• Must have minimum two years managerial experience
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
Working Conditions
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
Why Community Options?
• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities
Send Resumes to: [email protected]
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V
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