Residential Program Manager

BASIC FUNCTION

Primarily responsible for managing and coordinating the operations of assigned residential site(s) housing adults diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

JOB DUTIES

• % OF TIME: Manage daily schedules and coordinate shift coverage . 20
• Ensure policies and procedures are being followed by staff in accordance with regulatory training mandates, the Glenkirk Employee Handbook and the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. 20
• Interview and hire for vacant direct support staff and case manager positions of assigned sites. 15
• Initiate, model, and supervise all on-the-job training/on-going trainings for new hires and existing employees. 15
• Oversee and ensure physical plant and program safety (i.e. submit maintenance work orders for assigned sites/vehicles; ensure drills are run, complete reports, maintain stock of First Aid kits, complete temperature logs, assuring proper storage for hazardous chemicals, etc.). 5
• Oversee and quality control stock and inventory of household necessities (i.e. submitting monthly supply orders, trust fund requests, weekly grocery orders, etc.). 5
• Oversee and quality control program petty cash funds, Link cards, and grocery store cards. Maintain accurate ledgers of all expenditures with corresponding receipts. 5
• Monitor the delivery of program services by ensuring quality implementation of the Individuals SIS. 5
• Ensure that case files are up-to-date for each assigned individual and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards (i.e. DHS Rule 115/116, QA, DOL, BALC, IDPH), as well as internal QA processes, Case Record Reviews, Glenkirk Policies and Procedures, Outcome Measurement, Behavior Management, Human Rights, and Safety. 5
• Oversee and ensure the health and well-being of individuals served through attending medical appointments and/or medical emergencies, as needed, and acting as the lead liaison between medical facilities and Glenkirk. 5
• Participate in Manager on Duty (MOD) responsibilities on an on-going basis during the work week and on a rotating basis on the weekends. Other duties as assigned. 5

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelors degree or in human services, a related field, or extensive coursework in psychology, social work, or physical therapy.
• Experience: 1+ year of experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities or the ability meet the minimum federal educational Requirements For a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) is required. 2+ years of proven leadership and management experience, preferred.
• A valid IL drivers license is required.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated ability to work with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; ability to work effectively and cooperatively with administration, staff, and persons external to the programs; established professional leadership skills; demonstrated analytical ability; strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Physical requirements: Able to lift 44lbs; able to lift and move non- & semi-ambulatory individuals with the assistance of mechanical devices (i.e. Hoyer lift, gait belt, etc.); assist individuals on/off the bus/van; able to move boxes and/or furniture for cleaning, climb ladder, or step stool, as required.