SLS Program Manager - Supported Living Services

Qualifications And Requirements

• Education and Experience: BA Degree in human services or general studies with a minimum of 4 years of experience in developmental disabilities or related field; OR MSW with experience or knowledge of developmental disabilities; OR LVN with minimum of 5 years of experience in developmental disabilities; OR RN with related experience or knowledge; OR A reasonable combination of the above education and experience requirements.
• Transportation: Valid California driver's license, Clean driving record (DMV printout is required), Current vehicle registration, use of a vehicle in good running condition during work hours, Valid automobile insurance with the required coverage for that vehicle and all passengers. Must have valid auto insurance with $100,000-$300,000 bodily injury liability insurance.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Program Management: Under direction of the CEO, basic coordination of generic services and natural supports will be performed. Assist client with essential lifestyle planning, developing and monitoring the client's individualized Support Plan (ISP) with the Program Manager of SLS. Help the clients with understanding choices regarding lifestyle and assist them in making informed choices. Help the client fulfill the short-term goals of the ISP, keeping the long-term goals in mind. Maintain case records according to company procedures. Document progress in Written Annual Plan, Quarterly Reports, Case Supervision Reports, Home Visit Records and Service notes. Ensure all pertinent information is documented in the clients Home Log and the case file. Develop a list of specific duties needed to provide for the individual needs of each client and lead the team of each client in a collaborative effort to meet those needs and obtain the clients short and long term goals. Monitor on-going health, mental/emotional and social status of developmentally disabled adults receiving services. Provide encouragement and direction to caregivers and natural supports. Perform routine home visits, assess needs and coordinate and/or perform assistance with community access to doctor's or health appointments, etc. Re-assess care plan regularly and identify changes in needs for on-going services. Coordinate and monitor appointments with other agencies, medical and mental health services to be arranged according to the client's needs. Advocate for clients at appointments, coordinating follow-up measures as indicated. Advocate for the client and provide support during Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and activities in the community. Network in the community to facilitate the development of natural supports for the clients. Initiate and co-facilitate Circle of Support gatherings to assist the client in maintaining an effective Circle of Support. Assist the client in following-up with Circle of Support members to maintain mutually beneficial and long lasting relationships.
• Supervision of Community Support Facilitators: Under the direction of the CEO, assisting with the New Hire Process as necessary to assist CSFs. Provide supervision to CSF. Perform as a leader to the clients, PA, TL, staff, providing encouragement, direction and training. Routinely review the Home Log to ensure proper documentation. Follow-up on problem issues indicated by the home log documentation. Inform the Director of SLS of increased staffing needs and participate in the recruitment, prescreening and interviewing of potential new staff. Enforce and abide by all agency policies and procedures as indicated in the Employee Handbook, Memorandums issued by company managers and Employee Manual. Monitor job safety and supervise PA staff to ensure OSHA requirements are meet. Conduct Education and Training: Provide initial and on-going training to Personal Attendant staff regarding the proper techniques and procedures for care of the client in accordance with Consumer Orientation checklist. Provide initial and on-going training to CSFs, PAs staff regarding the proper techniques and procedures for care of the client in accordance with Consumer Orientation checklist. Approve initial training checklists and all updates to checklist. Provide SLS Title 17 training to consumers. Conduct education and training sessions to team staff members. Provide individual training to staff needing additional instruction and/or counsel. Perform instruction of Advanced Training courses to small groups.

Required Reporting

• Perform all reporting requirements, such as special Incident Reporting and Suspected Abuse Reports. Report suspected abuse with 24 hours to the appropriate agencies and management. Immediately report to supervisors and/or the responsible person for the client about any decline in the client's physical or mental health, any medication refusal, alcohol or illegal drug abuse. Report employee accidents immediately fill out accident report for Worker's Compensation Employee Claim form so the employee can get medical assistance. Direct employees to our PEO. Maintain client confidentiality and the confidentiality of inter-agency related information. Complete the our training curriculum and any other required training. Attend training and development workshops as available.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type

• Full-Time

Health & Wellness Benefits

• Health Insurance, Dental & Vision coverage
• Costco Membership
• Flexible Spending Account
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Employer Matching 401k.Profit Sharing Program