IDD Facility Program Manager

We are hiring for:

IDD Facility Program Manager

Type:

Regular

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and people facing mental health, and substance use challenges, join our team at RHA Health Services!  

To manage the IDD Programs and operations at RHA locations. Program service include: Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Therapeutic Service Technicians, Recreation, Special Education, and Speech.

Education, Licensure, and Experience required for the position include: Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree in Psychology, Special Education or related field preferred. Five years of experience in supervising and managing programs for persons with developmental disabilities

Physical requirements to perform essential functions of the job included:
Regularly required to lift 10 lbs. Must be able to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. Must be able to pull a minimum of 10 lbs. Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop. Must be able to regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Required to regularly stand and walk. Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from the floor level requiring to work on hands, knees, bending, standing and lifting. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must be able to talk and hear.

If you are a positive and personable individual looking for a satisfying and fun opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, join our team at RHA Health Services!

We are seeking an organized and positive Program Manager to coordinate and monitor the array of services and supports needed to address the goals and desired outcomes of the people we serve. As a Program Manager with RHA, you will supervise Group Home Managers and Direct Care Associates as you spend time at our residential or office locations to train staff on aspects of residential management and direct care.

Job Responsibilities

As a Program Manager with RHA, you will serve as the center of the interdisciplinary service team, which consists of nurses, Direct Care Associates, the Administrator and Group Home Manager, to assists in the management, development and oversight of the individual support plan.  Ensures that the individual support plan is implemented as written and initiate monthly services reviews to record and determine progress. The Program Manger also assists in supervision and oversight of day, residential, and personal assistant services. Collaborates with ISC’s, Therapist, and members of the clinical management team by performing the following duties.

Additional responsibilities of the Human Services / Support Coordinator or Program Manager include:

• Supervises and monitors the implementation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP). 
• Analyzes and summarizes status of progress by completing monthly service reviews, determining appropriateness of programs and recommending changes as appropriate. 
• Communicates regularly with the Independent Support Coordinator and other members of the circle of support if amendments to the ISP are needed.
• Ensures all aspects of the residential activity, including appearance of home, leisure materials, cleanliness and adequate staffing, documentation, etc. are operating smoothly.
• Documents all communication by utilizing the Program Manager Contact Notes Form.
• Ensures no deficiencies are noted from State and Federal Inspection & Survey teams.
• Spends time on a regular basis at the location where services are being performed.
• That means regular announced and unannounced visits in residential homes including each shift to ensure policy, procedures and program data are in place and being implemented appropriately.
• Incumbents are expected to provide coverage for shortages of direct support personnel but while doing so continue to be responsible for their management duties.
• May assist in on-call rotation as specified by the Administrator, including weekends and holidays.
• Assumes duties and responsibilities in the absence of the Home Manager.
• Trains and in-services direct care staff as needed.

Our ideal Human Services / Support Coordinator or Program Manager is an excellent communicator and cooperative team player who excels at interviewing the people we serve to learn about their interests and goals, even individuals who cannot communicate verbally. You must also be detail-oriented and have excellent written communication skills to develop and disseminate person-centered plans.
 

Additional requirements for the Human Services / Support Coordinator or Program Manager include:
 

• Bachelor’s preferred but not required
• 2 years experience working with persons with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities preferred
• Working knowledge of applicable regulations that apply to our service offerings
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background check
• Ability to lift between 20 and 50 pounds and meet the physical requirements of performing CPR
• Supervisory/management experience and experience writing person-centered (individualized service) plans preferred

Pre-employment screening:

• Complete criminal background
• Name checked in the registries. (OIG exclusions database, Child Abuse Registry, and Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities)
• Drug testing
• Education verification and other credentialing based on position requirements.
• Proof of employment history or references (if required)
• Positions that require driving Proof of driver's license, driver's insurance, and vehicle, IF required for providing transportation for individuals.

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

*contract/contingent workers and interns do not qualify for any of the above benefits

EEO Statement RHA is an equal opportunity employer. In addition, we provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact our solutions center.

About RHA:

At RHA Health Services, we help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, mental health and/or substance use needs live their best lives. Our mission is to provide a safe and healthy environment while creating opportunities for personal outcomes.

For over 30 years, the people we serve and support have remained at the very center of everything we do. RHA currently provides services in North Carolina, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and New Jersey.

If you are ready to make a difference in the lives of people we serve and support apply to join the team today.