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Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Role Title
:
Day Program Manager
The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. UCP of Georgia’s vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal . To realize this vision, UCP of Georgia offers supports designed to help people maximize their potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.
Job Summary:
Overall supervision and guidance to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the day program. Ensure an appropriate level of support to individuals participating in the program.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct Support Professionals and Direct Support Professional Floaters
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop and implement opportunities for community connections and participation
Plan and implement activities, curricula, and calendars
Develop and maintain group schedules
Ensure implementation of all documentation, such as data collection, forms, and progress notes.
Oversee program area and ensure all safety guidelines and requirements are met. Ensure the day program is safe (chemicals locked, exits cleared, etc.)
Weekly audit of individual records to include both electronic and paper documentation (including but not limited to daily notes, goal tracking, health related documentation, etc.)
Daily audit of timekeeping and AOD requests
Communicate with residential provider and/or family
Monitor maintenance of equipment
Monitor the day program for appropriate activities and levels of interactions
Provide guidance to DSPs during activities
Monitor/maintain necessary paperwork related to payroll for individuals as appropriate
Participate in team meetings as directed by the supervisor
Implement and assist in the development of Individual Service Plans (ISP)
Attend all ISP meetings as the Day Supports DDP
Provide leadership to all day program employees
Provide support in the program area when necessary and full coverage in the case of staff absences.
Provide support with personal care, such as toileting and feeding as necessary
Oversee ordering of supplies and materials
Attend joint meetings with other departments, such as Community Living, Nursing, Behavior, and QI.
Ensure CPI standards are in use at day services
Arrange and facilitate monthly department meetings and distribute minutes within a week of meeting.
Ensure that staff receive training as needed
Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with individuals, families, co-workers, and community members
Maintain objectivity in position to set appropriate limits while working with individuals
Support individuals in their personal growth and development, respecting cultural, , spiritual, and individual
Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Two years of management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Required Certifications and Licenses: Developmental Professional (DDP), CPR, CPI, First Aid and Driver License
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; human services field strongly
2 years minimum experience working with adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, or in another related Human Services field
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
Fine motor skills
Visual acuity
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to hear safety sounds and alarms
Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Role Title
:
Day Program Manager
The mission of United Cerebral Palsy of Georgia is to positively support and impact the achievement of a Life Without Limits for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. UCP of Georgia’s vision is to create a community in which every person, regardless of ability, can participate as an equal . To realize this vision, UCP of Georgia offers supports designed to help people maximize their potential and achieve independent, productive, and rewarding lives.
Job Summary:
Overall supervision and guidance to Direct Support Professionals (DSP) in the day program. Ensure an appropriate level of support to individuals participating in the program.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Direct Support Professionals and Direct Support Professional Floaters
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop and implement opportunities for community connections and participation
Plan and implement activities, curricula, and calendars
Develop and maintain group schedules
Ensure implementation of all documentation, such as data collection, forms, and progress notes.
Oversee program area and ensure all safety guidelines and requirements are met. Ensure the day program is safe (chemicals locked, exits cleared, etc.)
Weekly audit of individual records to include both electronic and paper documentation (including but not limited to daily notes, goal tracking, health related documentation, etc.)
Daily audit of timekeeping and AOD requests
Communicate with residential provider and/or family
Monitor maintenance of equipment
Monitor the day program for appropriate activities and levels of interactions
Provide guidance to DSPs during activities
Monitor/maintain necessary paperwork related to payroll for individuals as appropriate
Participate in team meetings as directed by the supervisor
Implement and assist in the development of Individual Service Plans (ISP)
Attend all ISP meetings as the Day Supports DDP
Provide leadership to all day program employees
Provide support in the program area when necessary and full coverage in the case of staff absences.
Provide support with personal care, such as toileting and feeding as necessary
Oversee ordering of supplies and materials
Attend joint meetings with other departments, such as Community Living, Nursing, Behavior, and QI.
Ensure CPI standards are in use at day services
Arrange and facilitate monthly department meetings and distribute minutes within a week of meeting.
Ensure that staff receive training as needed
Develop and maintain positive and productive relationships with individuals, families, co-workers, and community members
Maintain objectivity in position to set appropriate limits while working with individuals
Support individuals in their personal growth and development, respecting cultural, , spiritual, and individual
Adhere to all agency policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Two years of management experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong supervisory and leadership skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
Required Certifications and Licenses: Developmental Professional (DDP), CPR, CPI, First Aid and Driver License
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree required; human services field strongly
2 years minimum experience working with adults with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities, or in another related Human Services field
Physical Requirements:
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds
Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull or carry patients
Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles over time without fatigue
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, twist, sit, and reach
Fine motor skills
Visual acuity
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to hear safety sounds and alarms