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Community Services Program Manager - (Developmental Disabilities DD) - Covington

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY, Covington, Georgia, United States, 30209

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Community Services Program Manager - (Developmental Disabilities DD) - Covington, GA (Education) View Point Health

Job Title: Residential Program Manager

Job Code: SSP031/Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2

Shift: 1st Shift - Full-Time (40 hours per week on average)

Job Hours: 8a-4p (Times May Vary)

Base Location: Newton County - Covington, GA

Division/Department/Program: Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Residential Program

The Developmental Disabilities Residential Program Manager manages operations, supervises Residential Site Supervisors and monitors resident activities in Community Living Arrangements (CLA) for adults diagnosed with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities in Gwinnett, Rockdale, and Newton Counties. Provides technical assistance and support to the operations, staff and programming for DD Residential Services at View Point Health. Additionally, provides agency support for the Scheduler function at View Point Health. Provide staff training as needed. Authorize CLA purchases and monitor budgets for each CLA home. Ensure the utilization of Person‑Centered Practices throughout all DD Services Conducts staff meetings at least monthly. Complete Standard Operating Procedures based on View Point Health policy for Residential processes. Maintain current Residential Manuals based on changes by Regulatory agents.

The job requires flexibility in working hours/days and locations (Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton) in order to ensure shift coverage.

Duties & Responsibilities

Contributes to View Point Healths mission, vision, and program philosophies by way of work product and professional behavior with both internal and external consumers

Adheres to licensure requirements and regulations as set forth by regulatory agencies

Participate actively in agency quality assurance activities including performance and outcomes review, case record review, stakeholder satisfaction review, incident review, and improvement planning. (DDP role)

Demonstrates an awareness, appreciation and respect for diverse cultures and individual differences between clients and fellow employees

Adheres to all current federal & state laws, as well as View Point Healths Policies and Procedures, including the safeguarding of confidential healthcare information and compliance with the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Ensure that all Residential Licensing and Contract Standards, other standards and View Point Healths policies and procedures are implemented

Reports immediately any suspected incidents of abuse or neglect to his/her immediate supervisor and the Corporate Compliance Office

Establish relationships and communicates with residents, support workers, family members, and staff

Identifies and seeks resolution for potential problems arising with staff or other parties involved

Attending staff / agency meetings

Attends training, conferences, workshops, seminars as needed to remain current with DD practices

Program Specific

Reports to the Assistant Director of Developmental Disability Services regarding support services, personnel and fiscal issues, etc.

Assists the Assistant Director of Developmental Disability Services in short and long‑term planning for the program

Responds to emergency and crisis situations

Assists with ensuring program policies and procedures are up to date and available for staff review

Facility Safety

Complete and document facility inspections and generate work orders for repairs when necessary

Prepares for any off‑site travel activities (i.e. needed items, menus/food, etc.)

Staff

Provides leadership and direction to supervisors and direct care professionals

Acts as a role model and mentor

Listen to staff concerns and work with them to resolve

Assists with staff recruitment and hiring

Facilitate orientation and initial training of new staff

Provides ongoing training through on‑the‑job training and curriculum‑based training

Oversees work schedules for staff to ensure adequate supervision of residents

Assists in the review of staff time sheets and vacation requests

Assists with completing staff performance evaluations, employee corrective actions, performance plans and terminations

Residents

Participates in intake staffing

Develops Recreation Calendar as applicable for the program

Reviews and approves Incident Reports and provides feedback to staff when necessary

Attend program activities held off site as necessary

Assists with community service projects

Intervenes in crisis situations involving residents when necessary

Arrange transportation for residents as necessary

Attend court hearings when necessary

Developmental Disability Professional (DDP) Job Functions

Overseeing the services and support provided to participants for general guidance to the provider agency in areas of compliance and quality improvement. Ensure that the support provided is within the scope of the agencys service enrollment and experience to ensure effective delivery. Assuring that the services address the participants needs and adhere to the application of person‑centered values, choice and participants rights. Providing, arranging or overseeing curricula used in staff training and directed to service delivery in the context of the individuals goal(s) and objectives.

Recommend other needed services/supports or changes to the delivery model using a continuous quality improvement approach

Providing consultation to the provider agency in ISP implementation strategies that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, realistic and time limited in order to meet the needs and personal goal(s) of the participant

Assess areas of risks either individually or overall risks to individuals supported through agency practice, policy or lack of policy or procedures/protocols

Providing risk mitigation strategies to the provider agency

Reviewing that functional assessments are in place to support formulation of the participants plan for delivery of all waiver services that include:

The Health Risk Screening Tool

The Supports Intensity Scale

Functional Behavioral Evaluation

Others (E.g., Nursing, OT, PT etc.) as needed or required

Oversee high intensity services if applicable that address health and safety risks for the participants that include:

The implementation and effectiveness of Behavior Support Plans

The implementation and effectiveness of the Participants Crisis Plan

Identifying ongoing supports as needed (medical and /or behavioral) in collaboration with agency staff, staff of other agencies providing support to the participants mutually served or other members of the healthcare team

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job‑related experience; or Two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm Coord 1 (SSP030) or equivalent position.

Note: Some positions require eligibility for licensure.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory or lead worker experience in a group home or similar setting.

Experience working with individuals with Developmental Disabilities.

Proficient use of Microsoft Application (Excel, Powerpoint).

Requirements / Competencies

Must be able to lift 20 pounds.

Requires long periods of sitting/standing.

Must have valid Georgia drivers license and Motor Vehicle Record in accordance with company policy.

Candidates for selection must pass a criminal background check (including fingerprinting).

Must pass a pre‑employment drug screen and subject to random drug screens.

Benefits (for qualified employees)

State Health Benefits Package (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, long‑term care, legal services, flexible spending accounts)

Paid New Hire Training

Company contributes additional 7.5% of salary to 401(a) Retirement Plan

No employee deduction for Social Security

Additional benefits such as legal services, Employee Assistance Program and discounted tickets to attractions, shopping, technology, and travel

Supervision, training, and continuing education opportunities available

View Point Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer View Point Health recruits qualified candidates for positions in View Point Health programs throughout its service area. It is the policy of View Point Health to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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