CEC Program Manager

Disability Supports Of The Great Pl; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Company Matched 401(k)

Mental Health Assistance Program

AFLAC Products

Eight Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Disability Supports Of The Great Pl seeks a dedicated supervisor for the Community Enrichment Center to lead DSP teams and implement person-centered plans. The role includes coordinating transportation and developing community opportunities for individuals served, with close collaboration with Residential Program Manager and Clayworks staff.

Responsibilities include creating a monthly objective outline across education, social media, recreation, and community, while ensuring high standards in

Qualifications

• Two years of direct care experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Education preferred; HS diploma/equivalent required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to lead and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise CEC Direct Support Professionals.
• Provide a monthly CEC objective outline covering education, social media, recreation, and community.
• Assist in hiring, training, and development of CEC Direct Support Professionals.
• Implement Person Centered Support Plans for assigned individuals.
• Develop community contacts and volunteer opportunities for individuals served.
• Collaborate with Residential Program Manager on shared staffing schedules.
• Collaborate with Clayworks staff for shared programmatic/community involvement.
• Coordinate daily transportation to employment, volunteer, and leisure activities.
• Develop new projects/activities to enhance CEC offerings.
• Maintain all CEC facilities and equipment to high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Compassion

Ethical decision-making

Microsoft Office

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electronic filing system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Provide an enriching and engaging experience for all clients attending the Community Enrichment Center.Major Duties and Responsibilities:Directly supervise CEC Direct Support Professionals.Provide a monthly CEC objective outline containing all four pillars: education, social media, recreation, and community.Assist appropriate agency personnel in hiring, training, and development of CEC Direct Support Professionals.Implement Person Centered Support Plans for assigned individuals.Develop community contacts and potential community volunteer positions for individuals served.Collaborate with Residential Program Manager on shared staffing schedules.Routinely and consistently collaborate and work positively and creatively with Clayworks staff and leadership to ensure success in all aspects of shared programmatic and community involvement.Coordinate daily transportation of individuals served to participate in employment, volunteer, and leisure activities.Enhance activities provided through the CEC by developing new projects/activities.Maintain all CEC facilities and equipment to the highest standard.Expectations:Prompt, consistent attendance is an essential function of this position.Understand and support the mission statement of Disability Supports to enrich the lives of those we serve, as evidenced by an unfailing positive attitude in all actions on behalf of persons served.Timeliness in completion of assigned tasks.Ensure timely completion of all training necessary and required for staff supervised.Knowledge and Skills:Experience: Minimum of two years of prior direct care experience preferred. Significant, verifiable history of proactive organizational skills and positive leadership required.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Education preferred. High School diploma/equivalent required.Interpersonal Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Decision making skills necessary to ensure the overall safety of the persons served and maintain the integrity of the program. Managing multiple tasks at once and ability to lead with clarity to appropriate staff is essential. Must demonstrate compassion for individuals with disabilities.Other Skills: Basic mathematical skills required. Ethical decision-making skills also required. Knowledge of internal electronic filing system and Microsoft Office software as well as significant overall technological proficiency required. Testing for technological proficiency may be required.Physical/Environmental: Ability to lift thirty-five pounds. Moderate to loud noise such as that found in a moderately-sized, active social setting. Consistent traffic associated with those served frequently preparing for, attending, and returning from community employment and activities. Some travel required.Due to the potential intimate nature of care and physical proximity involved with some of those receiving HCBS funded I/DD services through Disability Supports, and in order to promote a safe work environment for both the caregiver and those for whom we care, you may, from time-to-time, be required to wear PPE, (Personal Protective Equipment). If PPE is required, Disability Supports will provide it.A full range of benefits are available to Full-Time employees including:Health InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsuranceLong-Term DisabilityCompany Matched 401(k)Mental Health Assistance ProgramAccess to AFLAC ProductsEight Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off