Program Manager - Day Services (IDD)

Overview

Beacon is a successful and national private-equity backed behavioral health company providing residential-based services and supports to children and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Severe Mental Illness, Autism, and high-acuity behaviors. All activities related to this position must be delivered in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, accreditation standards, state and federal licensing requirements, HCBS guidelines and the contractual requirements of Community Mental Health Agencies and other regulatory bodies. As a Beacon employee, you are expected to be aligned with the goals and mission of the organization, and to perform in accordance with our “I CARE” core values of the organization – Integrity, Compassion, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions (Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly, annually, or as needed)

• Operate assigned day service program(s) in a manner that will ensure company goals including meeting or exceeding our program budgets and clinical effectiveness set by the company and/or our customers.
• Supports and supervises assigned Day Program Professionals (DPPs), ensuring each has the training and skills to successfully provide high-quality care.
• Maintains assigned program(s) and ensures good working order of all related systems, facilities, and furnishings.
• Assign repairs and maintenance duties to staff when possible. Contact the Beacon maintenance department or direct supervisor to address facility maintenance issues.
• Assists direct supervisor with contracting for approved services, and direct and evaluate the performance of contractors providing needed services.
• Responsible for maintaining cleanliness of assigned program(s) and vehicle(s) by developing daily duties and responsibilities for all employees for each shift.
• Communicate daily with direct supervisor.
• Manage the on-call responsibilities. Reports on- call hours to direct supervisor as needed.
• Responsible for reviewing or sending direct supervisor important topics for monthly home meetings.
• Responsible for preparing the meeting room and scheduling staff for meetings.
• Build positive relationships with referral sources, government and licensing agencies, and assist in coordinating admissions for individuals served, as needed.
• Collaborate with Beacon leadership and various functional areas to improve the quality of operations, compliance, day service care, and employee performance.
• Always maintain professional conduct and ensure the same from the program staff when on duty.

Education & Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of college coursework in business, social science, or a related human service discipline strongly preferred. High school diploma or GED required.
• 2-3 years’ previous leadership experience working in a healthcare or behavioral healthcare

related field preferred.

• 1-2 years’ previous management or supervisory experience preferred.

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