CCI - Life Sharing Manager

Partners For Quality, Inc.; Robinson Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

$1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Days Off

Employee Activities and Recognition Programs

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Robinson Township is seeking a Life Sharing Manager. This role involves operational leadership, managing Life Sharing Programs, and ensuring quality support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Candidates should have a background in managing services and possess a relevant degree. A comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary are offered, with a starting range of $45,000 to $55,000 annually.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 6 years of experience with intellectual disabilities.
• Associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience.
• Master's degree with 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership as part of the Life Sharing team.
• Ensure quality service in managing Life Sharing Programs.
• Support Life Sharing Partners and monitor community support.
• Preserve and nurture a culture that empowers Life Sharing Partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Management experience

Experience with intellectual disabilities

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

ORGANIZATION: Citizen Care Inc.
DEPARTMENT: Life Sharing
POSITION: Life Sharing Manager
STATUS: Full-Time; 40 hours / week
SCHEDULE: Flexible to meet the needs of the program (primarily daylight)
LOCATION: Robinson Township

Citizen Care Inc., a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., provides residential, day program, habilitation, supported employment opportunities and behavioral support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a non-profit organization, accredited by the Council on Quality & Leadership. Citizen Care has locations throughout the West Hills and South Hills of Allegheny County.

Responsibilities

The Life Sharing Manager serves as a member of the Life Sharing leadership team reporting to the Life Sharing Coordinator. The Life Sharing Manager is responsible for providing operational leadership and filling the role of Life Sharing Specialist and Program Specialist for people receiving Life Sharing support in both typical and medically complex life sharing programs.

Life Sharing/Program Specialist

• Manage and administer all aspects of assigned Life Sharing Programs and ensure quality service provision.
• Perform specified Individual Support Plan (ISP) responsibilities of the Program Specialist position in accordance with the 6100 and 6500 Regulations/Quality Assurance & Improvement regulations and knowledge of Incident Management/EIM reporting.
• Complete and maintain all training requirements of a Life Sharing Specialist/Program Specialist

Managing Daily Operations

• Coordinate and monitor support provided to people in their homes and community with the intent of helping people to have valued social roles, explore their passions, realize their goals, and enjoy all aspects of life.
• Support the Life Sharing Partner and other household members to serve as support for managing the progress of the goals in the person’s ISP, becoming familiar with their likes and dislikes, routines, and preferences and encouraging and supporting the person in ways that will bring out the best in them.

Program Management and Oversight

• Preserve, enhance, and nurture a culture that empowers Life Sharing Partners to make positive differences in the lives of people, where everyone embraces person-centered planning, social connections, citizenship and other values expressed in The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) and Everyday Lives.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and county regulatory standards as well as all CCI policies and procedures and Partners For Quality Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Manage Health & Safety of People Supported

• Educate people about their rights and encourage people to exercise their rights.
• Work with the Life Sharing Coordinators and Life Sharing Nurses to gather pertinent information for regular updating of the Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST).
• Review HRST results for people supported, including review and implementation of training and service considerations.

Professional Supervision and Development

• Participate in the recruitment and selection of Life Sharing staff who support the vision of supporting people in both typical and medically complex Life Sharing programs.
• Provide supervision, oversight, and mentoring to Life Sharing Partners and other Life Sharing Staff through regular meetings and consultations.

Professional Standards/Administrative Duties

• Display a strong commitment to the accomplishment of CCI’s Mission and Vision.
• Support and actively model values associated with CQL and Everyday Lives.
• Understand, support, and ensure adherence to CCI policies and procedures and Partners For Quality Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures.

Cash Incentives

Employees have the opportunity to earn additional money through various incentive programs:

• Up to $2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to employment)

BENEFITS

• Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
• Wellness Days (2 per year)
• Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Optional 401(k) with Employer match

WORK PERKS

• Paid orientation and training
• Free parking (select locations)
• Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

APPLY TO THIS POSITION

Interested applicants can choose to apply in any of the following ways:

• Complete an employment application online
• Email resumes:[e-mail]

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

Qualifications

1. A high school diploma or general education development certificate and 6 years of work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability or autism.
2. An associate’s degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university and 4 years of work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability or autism.
3. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 2 years of work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability or autism.
4. A master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and 1 year of work experience working directly with persons with an intellectual disability or autism.

1. Minimum of one (1) year management/supervisory experience preferred
2. Experience in designing and implementing services and supports plans
3. Excellent communication and writing skills
4. Excellent references, both work and personal
5. Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
6. Act 33, 34 and FBI Clearances

Minimum Compensation

USD $45,000.00/Yr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $55,000.00/Yr.