Program Manager (542)

As a team, the mission of Lifeworks is to provide advocacy, empowerment, and opportunity to those that we serve. As a member of our team, we are all here to support you as we provide creative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Lifeworks isn't just a job; it is an opportunity for a fulfilling career with a purpose.

About the role

Lifeworks is hiring a full-time Residential Program Manager to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD) in one of our residential programs. We are a nonprofit human service agency that provides adults with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live engaged and meaningful lives.

Candidates must have managerial experience and experience working with this population.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all hands-on direct care, including but not limited to: showering, toileting, shaving, brushing teeth, and meal-time assistance.
• Handle all aspects of staffing: scheduling, on-call, training, supervision, and relationship management.
• Case management: develop and implement all aspects of Individual Service Plans (ISPs), schedule medical appointments, and conduct program and clinical reviews.
• Complete or delegate administrative tasks, including staff payroll, updating manuals, and approval/reconciliation of petty cash funds, house accounts, and representative payee accounts.
• Conduct and supervise the teaching of activities of daily living, including social skills, personal routines, and financial management.
• Serve as a liaison between the agency and the individuals’ family, friends, and guardians.
• Implement and oversee behavioral interventions and emergency procedures to ensure the safety of individuals both in the home and within the community.
• Administer and oversee the timely and accurate administration and documentation of medication(s).
• Maintain a physically safe work environment and report work-related injuries/incidents to Human Resources in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• Experience managing a group home.
• Experience working with individuals with ID/DD.
• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university; related experience preferred.
• Must pass fingerprint background check, CORI, DPPC, and driving background checks.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid MAP certification or willingness to obtain certification within 3 months of employment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 403(B) matching up to 3%.
• $2,000 staff retention bonus after 1 year.
• Health insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution.
• 4.4 weeks of paid time off in your first year of employment.
• Long-term disability insurance and life insurance provided free for employees.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending account.

Pay

$73,855 per year.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.