IDD Day Program Manager ($1k Sign-on Bonus)

Overview

• To provide first line supervision in the facility and to be responsible for the staff; to maintain the program in accordance with standards.
• To ensure staff are providing safe, quality care for the residents of the home.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the daily schedule is followed and objective plans are implemented.

• To communicate with the Qualified Professional(QP) when there are concerns, problems or questions about the objective plans or clinical care.
• To communicate with the QP when there are concerns, problems or questions about the individuals' health, safety and welfare.
• To orient new staff to the daily routine of the facility.
• To counsel/train staff in routine responsibilities.
• To provide documentation to the Administrator when staff do not complete responsibilities adequately.
• To ensure that the facility is maintained in a sanitary condition.
• To coordinate for repairs with the supervision.
• To coordinate for replacement of household products/office supplies.
• Ensure strategic and organizational policies and procedures are implemented and followed.
• To complete monthly activity schedules for residents
• To schedule and attend medical appointments with residents
• Plan nutritious meals for residents and purchase groceries to prepare these meals
• Complete work schedules for staff
• Use the applicant pool for requisitions to recruit staff for group home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Demonstrates ability to read, write, understand and follow directions.

• One year of experience working in the human services field.

Skills/Experience:

• Ability to hire and supervise direct care service staff.

• Demonstrates ability to provide training for direct care services staff.

• Requires input in policy/procedure formulation and implementation.

• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.