Assistant Program Manager (DDS Decade House)

Responsibilities

• Coordination and implementation of in-house programming, including assessments, goal planning, evaluation of daily progress, monthly resident reviews, monitoring recreational programs, seeking community resources, maintaining trip log for van use.
• Making independent judgments using discretion for the benefit of the individual.
• Ensuring individuals receive the highest standard of services required and their day-to-day needs are met.
• Ensuring all services are being followed as written in the individual’s plans.
• Assessing the needs of the whole individual/family including their basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter.
• Making referrals to appropriate internal and external services as required to meet the individual’s families’ needs.
• Following up on referrals made on behalf of an individual’s family and responding to all referrals made to you/your program.
• Participating in cross-program service reviews that support the planning and coordination of service delivery and service closure.
• Organization of records and assuring records are up to date.
• Participation in Interdisciplinary Team meetings/Staff meetings.
• Creating an agenda for meetings, planning standard items of agendas, such as committee reports, announcements, and staff concerns.
• Collaboration with consultants, especially Psychologist on programming.
• Attending U.R. meetings when delegated.
• Completing and maintaining investigation certification as it relates to incidents within the DDS.
• Maintaining and submitting timely and accurate records and reports regarding the health and safety of the individuals and the quality of each program.
• Submitting, updating and closing all incidents for the program.
• Maintaining compliance with OPWDD and the Justice Center regarding incidents.
• Making records available for review for IPR & UR.
• Prepares staff schedules of Program Specialists.
• Conducts scheduled supervisor meetings to discuss programmatic and staffing issues.
• Evaluates individual work performance of all staff through observations, and performance counseling in conjunction with the Program Manager.
• Affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma with one (1) year experience in Human Services (Social Work, Psychology, Special Ed., etc.) or related field required, Associate’s Degree preferred.
• 2 years minimum experience working with individuals diagnosed with intellectual disability (ID).
• Valid Driver’s License is required (Must be able to drive a large vehicle which consists of wheelchair or 15-seater van).