Day Hab Program Manager

About the role

Promote the values, dreams and potential of individuals with developmental disabilities through education and meaningful activities. The Program Manager is responsible for guiding the daily operation of a day habilitation program.

Responsibilities

• Ensure continuous quality improvement of individualized programs and services through the use of both internal and community resources
• Assist team members and leadership with the development of teaching curriculums designed to promote individual growth and increased independence
• Aid in the development of innovative program ideas and alternative therapeutic activities that foster empowerment and program satisfaction
• Develop effective working partnerships and maintain open lines of communication with participants, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, program and administrative team
• Provide and set a positive team atmosphere
• Provide ongoing case management training to staff in teaching skills, assessment writing, behavior management, annual reviews, data collection and other case management responsibilities
• Provide supervision, mentoring and professional development opportunities for all team members, while ensuring hands on training and support
• Serve as a member of the Day Program Management Team

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human/Social Services field or a related field (psych, special ed or education) with at least two years of work experience and one year management experience, or in lieu of a degree at least three years employed working with those with developmental disabilities and one year in a management role
• Strongly prefer that a candidate will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations
• Strong computer knowledge
• Demonstrate strong oral and written skills (English proficiency) with individuals, families, funding sources, consultants, the community at large, program and administrative team
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and as part of a larger resource team
• Proven ability to effectively supervise and mentor staff and training
• Must be able to multi-task with frequently changing priorities
• Must hold a valid drivers’ license
• Must have access to an operational and insured vehicle and be willing to use it to transport individuals

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger resource team
• Ability to multi-task with frequently changing priorities
• Computer knowledge
• Effective communication skills (oral and written)
• Knowledge of human/social services fields or related fields (psych, special ed or education)
• Knowledge of developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of managing teams and providing supervision
• Knowledge of promoting individual growth and independence
• Knowledge of developing innovative program ideas and alternative therapeutic activities
• Knowledge of maintaining open lines of communication with various stakeholders
• Knowledge of providing ongoing case management training
• Knowledge of supervising and mentoring staff and training
• Knowledge of serving culturally diverse populations

Benefits

• Comprehensive services for people facing developmental, mental health, or other life challenges
• Person-centered approach, empowering the individuals we support to make choices, build independence, and live full, meaningful lives
• Rooted in respect, compassion, and inclusion, and we envision a world where individual differences are appreciated and celebrated

Pay

$23.50-$25.00/hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:00pm