IDD Program Manager

About the role

We are hiring for: IDD Program Manager Type: Regular

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Manage and oversee the delivery of services to individuals and integration of their individual care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate care plans to make adjustments and implement improvements as needed.
• Spend time in the homes ensuring all established requirements are met for case plans, case reviews, home visits and supervision plans to maintain excellent consumer care.
• Complete consistent review of data in the billing system to ensure timely documentation of service delivery notes.
• Review program documentation for accuracy so that billing of services rendered can be submitted for reimbursement.
• Respond to all crisis calls on caseload, during work hours whether in the home, community, or day program.
• Monitor staffing hours at group homes, ensuring staffing is within budget and matches funding levels.
• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure all services comply with applicable federal, state and agency statutes, administrative codes, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare and submit required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Accurate and timely completion of Critical/Reportable Incident Reports according to state mandates and submitted within required timeframes.
• Ensure that the state-mandated home visits are completed, and any additional if warranted, to maintain optimum quality of service delivery.
• Observe and maintain confidentiality as mandated in HIPAA regulations.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and support Group Home Managers, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and other staff members. Provide training and development opportunities for staff. Conduct regular team meetings and performance evaluations.
• Attend pertinent training offered by our agency, contracted agency, MCO or MCO affiliate to ensure that you are equipped with the latest information needed to perform your job at optimum. Ensures responsible hiring, promotion, progressive discipline, and termination procedures are implemented according to company policy and state regulations.
• Individual Support: Participate in on-call rotation determined by unit needs. Participate in Individual Service Plan (ISP) meetings for supported individuals on your assigned caseload making service-related recommendations as needed and maintaining a person-centered approach. Advocate for individuals' rights and ensure they receive appropriate services. Coordinate with healthcare providers, therapists, support coordinators, and other members of the circle of support team to deliver comprehensive support for persons on your caseload. Participate actively in Human Rights Committee.
• Community Engagement: Foster relationships with community partners and stakeholders. Promote community integration and inclusion for individuals with IDD. Maintain optimum communication with providers, stakeholders and referring agencies. Attend and participate in community and state meetings as needed. Collaborate with ISC’s, Conservators/Family Members, Therapists, and members of the clinical management team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 18 years of age required.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits to employees:

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities