Program Manager

Description

If you are looking to make an impact through a meaningful and rewarding career, we are currently seeking talented, creative, and committed people who share our values of Challenging the Status Quo, Building Community, Creating Purpose, and Ensuring Inclusion by fostering individuals’ development, well-being, and growth.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401k
• Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Purpose:

Responsible for the supervision and coordination of daily living skills including but not limited to personal care, recreation, meal prep and household chores. Responsible for the hiring, in program training and supervision of all assigned staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote choice, provide appropriate support and coordinate activities to foster individual wellbeing, growth and development 
• Work with the Interdisciplinary Team in the development of the ISP Plan.
• Ensure that all services, programs and guidelines outlined in a individual’s ISP are implemented 
• Ensure that all Kennedy Center and DDS regulations and policies are adhered to. 
• Participate in all licensing and Quality Service Reviews.
• Ensure all trainings for staff and oneself are up to date
• Manage the petty cash and purchases for the programs, keeping within the guidelines and budget 
• Manage the personal finances for those living in KC residential programs. 
• Provide professional and timely communication with co-workers, supervisor, families and guardians and other team members.
• Record and maintain individuals records in Therap as assigned, Data entry, case notes, updated contacts and information. 
• Audit staff's entries into Therap for compliance.
• Work directly with the program nurse to ensure all medical needs of the individual are met, doctors’ orders and protocols are in place.
• Administer mediations in accordance with DDS regulations. Ensuring all medications are available and orders followed. 
• Advocate for the individuals whenever necessary as well teach individuals to advocate for themselves. 
• Ensure the protection of all individuals rights and safety by following HIPAA regulations, ensuring privacy and 
• reporting any type of abuse or neglect. 
• Intervene in emergencies or behavioral situations as needed.
• Ensure that GER's, DDS 255 and critical incident reports are completed in a timely manner.  
• Complete all resolutions to the GERS in a timely manner.
• Maintain a comfortable home or program space, assuring a clean and safe environment. 
• Provide transportation to individuals as assigned. 
• Ensure that all annual assessments are completed.
• Accompany individuals on community outings, appointments and family visits as assigned. 
• To be on call for programs as assigned. 
• Ensure all emergency data information is updated in a timely manner. 
• Complete monthly billing as assigned.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma required; Associates or Bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Two years of experience working in the human services field 
• Two years of experience in the development and supervision of staff.
• Valid driver’s license 
• Compassion and patience for those you work with.
• The ability to be professional while representing the individuals and agency.
• Must maintain PMT, CPR and DDS Med Certifications

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift to 50lbs
• Have the physical endurance to use PMT holds.
• Have the physical endurance to be able to lift and transfer individuals as assigned.
• Ability to provide personal care which may include toileting, bathing, feeding, lifting, and transferring an individual. 

The Kennedy Collective invests in the success of all new employees by providing an immersive new hire orientation and training experience. Here’s what you can expect if you’re hired:

• Two-week new hire orientation including an introduction to the agency, site tours, and employer-funded CPR & PMT certification.
• Two weeks of job-specific trainings and shadowing at your worksite
• Check-ins with Human Resources after your first 30, 60, and 90 days

The Kennedy CollectiveSM is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer that is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Minorities, Women, Individuals with Disabilities, and Veterans are especially encouraged to apply.