Residential Program Manager

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Residential Director, the Residential Program Manager is responsible for daily operation of the Residential Supports Program, with responsibility for the oversight of multiple residences.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors’ degree or equivalent in a human services discipline (e.g., Psychology, Social Work, etc.) Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ experience working with individuals with autism. Certification as a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP) or Qualified Developmental Disabilities Professional (QDDP) is a plus. Supervisory experience is highly desirable. Skills: Strong organizational and coordinative ability required to manage the daily operations of multiple residences.

Must be detailed-oriented, must possess a professional demeanor, with the ability to remain calm and composed in sometime stressful situations and be ability diffuse potential tense or volatile situations as needed. Computer literacy required, with competency in the use of standard business software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet and e-mail software).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

RESIDENCE MANAGEMENT : Oversees the efficient and smooth operation of multiple residences housing children and adults served by CSAAC. Ensures the residential environment is welcoming, clean and safe. Coordinates services with the appropriate Employment Supports services/School/Day programs, service coordinators, and other consultants. Reviews data on all Individual Plan and behavioral programs at least every two weeks. Reviews data on all Individual Plan and behavioral programs at least every two weeks so that a current knowledge on program progress is maintained for individual within the manager’s caseload.

Prepares materials for individual team meetings annually and interim meetings as needed. Assists with the selection of staff in assigned group residences. Ensures house staff complete all training requirements in a timely manner and that all certification/licensing remains current. Promptly addresses gaps in certification/training. Provides on-site supervision of staff in the group residences. Trains staff on the implementation of Individual Plans (IP) and behavioral programs. Ensures IPs Behavior Plans are properly implemented at the residences. Completes progress reports in a timely manner.

Allocates 50% of his/her weekly work schedule to be performed at group residences while supervised staff is on shift, including but not limited to oversight of staff, training of staff on programming, house operations, documentation of progress and reporting. Maintains files and records by insuring that counselors are filling out and handing in necessary forms, and by personally completing program service records and medical service records. Conducts weekly review of house budgets to ensure compliance with spending guidelines. Check house monies weekly. Schedules staff coverage in the group residences on a day to day basis. Arrange relief…

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