Our Own Lives
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401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Day Habilitation Program Manager
Our Own Lives is hiring a Day Habilitation Program Manager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pay $22.00 to $23.00 per hour; full‑time position with medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC (for purchase); paid life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) participation; CAL (PTO roughly 140 hrs/yr); 16 paid holidays. About Our Own Lives
Our Own Lives is a disability services organization that began providing direct services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southwest Colorado in July 2024. Previously the direct services arm of Community Connections, we have decades of experience providing person‑centered, inclusion‑focused supports to the disabled community on its own terms. Applicants with disabilities and lived experience are encouraged to apply. Job Overview
As part of the Our Own Lives management team, you’ll partner with staff and the people we serve to foster inclusion, choice, and meaningful participation in community life. You’ll also engage the broader community to build awareness and challenge stigma. All employees will uphold Our Own Lives mission, vision, and values. Position Details
Title: Day Habilitation Program Manager Reports to: Director of Adult Services Job Description: Support and embody the mission of Our Own Lives to enable people in services to live self‑directed, fulfilling lives. Supervise Direct Support Professionals; ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; shape day habilitation and day programs to be person‑centered; engage in community education and awareness of company mission. Oversee Day Habilitation, Day Program, and Supported Living Services in Durango, CO. Implement personnel practices and collaborate with staff and clients to strengthen support delivery. Responsibilities
Participate in hiring, supervision, and support for all staff in the Day Habilitation and SLS Services programs; keep proper documentation. Compile, review, and deliver all timesheets to accounting by financial department deadlines. Regularly meet with and supervise day program staff (DSPs) and assist staff in training when needed; respond to questions from staff and people in services in a timely manner. Assist in developing and adhere to annual budget for respective programs; oversee fiscal administration by authorizing and monitoring the financial decisions of the team. Participate in ISPs (Individual Service and Support Plan) and 6‑month reviews for people in services. Coordinate the delivery of services and supports as determined through the Service Plan (SP) process and in compliance with the standards set forth by HCPF while ensuring that people in services have autonomy over what their supports look like. Assure the maintenance of the interior and exterior of Day Habilitation site in Durango; report all required maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel; ensure properties are kept clean and free of safety hazards to Our Own Lives clients and Direct Support Professionals. Track and monitor the maintenance and repair needs of any Our Own Lives company owned vehicles that are utilized for day habilitation services and maintain proper documentation of services provided. Provide assistance in crisis situations and consult with the Director of Adult Services when needed; assure adequate backup systems are in place and functional. Participate, when needed, in the presentation of reports to agency representatives or community when designated or requested. Notify Case Management or other appropriate personnel when resources are inadequate or when changes are required to the client’s Service Plan. Schedule and lead team meetings in collaboration with other administrative staff (Adult Services Director, COO, CEO, Residential Program Manager, Employment Support Manager). Required to be on call some days, nights, and weekends as part of the emergency phone rotation with other Our Own Lives personnel (Phone stipend available for on call). Other reasonable tasks assigned by the supervisor. Knowledge and Responsibilities
Communicate effectively in writing and in person. Follow oral and written instructions. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information. Ability to interpret rules and regulations. Adhere to timelines, deadlines and meeting times. Work independently as well as part of a team. Problem‑solve, learn quickly, and work with minimal oversight. Qualifications
Four‑year degree, or five years of experience in the disability related field. Lived experience and supervisory experience preferred. Strong written and oral skills. Leadership and teambuilding experience demonstrated. Computer knowledge is necessary. Must be able to be on call in rotation. Physical Demands of the Job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and have the ability to communicate. The employee must have adequate visual acuity with or without corrections. May be required to lift weights up to and over 50 lbs. The employee may be required to travel to meetings, trainings, and other community activities.
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401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Day Habilitation Program Manager
Our Own Lives is hiring a Day Habilitation Program Manager to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pay $22.00 to $23.00 per hour; full‑time position with medical, dental, vision, and AFLAC (for purchase); paid life insurance; Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) participation; CAL (PTO roughly 140 hrs/yr); 16 paid holidays. About Our Own Lives
Our Own Lives is a disability services organization that began providing direct services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Southwest Colorado in July 2024. Previously the direct services arm of Community Connections, we have decades of experience providing person‑centered, inclusion‑focused supports to the disabled community on its own terms. Applicants with disabilities and lived experience are encouraged to apply. Job Overview
As part of the Our Own Lives management team, you’ll partner with staff and the people we serve to foster inclusion, choice, and meaningful participation in community life. You’ll also engage the broader community to build awareness and challenge stigma. All employees will uphold Our Own Lives mission, vision, and values. Position Details
Title: Day Habilitation Program Manager Reports to: Director of Adult Services Job Description: Support and embody the mission of Our Own Lives to enable people in services to live self‑directed, fulfilling lives. Supervise Direct Support Professionals; ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; shape day habilitation and day programs to be person‑centered; engage in community education and awareness of company mission. Oversee Day Habilitation, Day Program, and Supported Living Services in Durango, CO. Implement personnel practices and collaborate with staff and clients to strengthen support delivery. Responsibilities
Participate in hiring, supervision, and support for all staff in the Day Habilitation and SLS Services programs; keep proper documentation. Compile, review, and deliver all timesheets to accounting by financial department deadlines. Regularly meet with and supervise day program staff (DSPs) and assist staff in training when needed; respond to questions from staff and people in services in a timely manner. Assist in developing and adhere to annual budget for respective programs; oversee fiscal administration by authorizing and monitoring the financial decisions of the team. Participate in ISPs (Individual Service and Support Plan) and 6‑month reviews for people in services. Coordinate the delivery of services and supports as determined through the Service Plan (SP) process and in compliance with the standards set forth by HCPF while ensuring that people in services have autonomy over what their supports look like. Assure the maintenance of the interior and exterior of Day Habilitation site in Durango; report all required maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel; ensure properties are kept clean and free of safety hazards to Our Own Lives clients and Direct Support Professionals. Track and monitor the maintenance and repair needs of any Our Own Lives company owned vehicles that are utilized for day habilitation services and maintain proper documentation of services provided. Provide assistance in crisis situations and consult with the Director of Adult Services when needed; assure adequate backup systems are in place and functional. Participate, when needed, in the presentation of reports to agency representatives or community when designated or requested. Notify Case Management or other appropriate personnel when resources are inadequate or when changes are required to the client’s Service Plan. Schedule and lead team meetings in collaboration with other administrative staff (Adult Services Director, COO, CEO, Residential Program Manager, Employment Support Manager). Required to be on call some days, nights, and weekends as part of the emergency phone rotation with other Our Own Lives personnel (Phone stipend available for on call). Other reasonable tasks assigned by the supervisor. Knowledge and Responsibilities
Communicate effectively in writing and in person. Follow oral and written instructions. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information. Ability to interpret rules and regulations. Adhere to timelines, deadlines and meeting times. Work independently as well as part of a team. Problem‑solve, learn quickly, and work with minimal oversight. Qualifications
Four‑year degree, or five years of experience in the disability related field. Lived experience and supervisory experience preferred. Strong written and oral skills. Leadership and teambuilding experience demonstrated. Computer knowledge is necessary. Must be able to be on call in rotation. Physical Demands of the Job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, and have the ability to communicate. The employee must have adequate visual acuity with or without corrections. May be required to lift weights up to and over 50 lbs. The employee may be required to travel to meetings, trainings, and other community activities.
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