Day Program Lead: Empowering DDS Services & Operations

Corporation for Public Management; North Haven (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporation for Public Management in Connecticut seeks a Lead Staff to support the DDS Day Program under the guidance of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager. The role requires strong DDS program knowledge, organizational skills, problem solving, and the ability to lead a team in a structured setting with developmentally disabled adults.

Responsibilities include daily scheduling, transportation, stakeholder communication, mandatory DDS participation, documentation, data gathering for QA,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 2 years related experience.
• Knowledge of DDS systems and ability to interact with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook; basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Program Coordinator with daily operations of day support programming and operations.
• Complete daily staffing schedules and transportation assignments.
• Display effective communication with internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Attend mandatory DDS meetings.
• Provide transportation when necessary.
• Assist Direct Care Staff in daily job responsibilities.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and filed timely.
• Track, gather and prepare individual data for quality assurance reviews.
• Ensure safety standards are maintained for facility and agency vehicles.
• Facilitate completion of documentation for individuals serviced daily.
• Ensure staff are proficiently in-serviced on individuals and protocols.
• Track petty cash expenditures daily.
• Foster teamwork and implement productive strategies.
• Seek supervision when needed.
• Attend meetings and events as directed.
• Respond to crises calmly per supervision guidance.
• Adhere to CPM and DDS policies; report incidents as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication with internal/

DDS systems knowledge

Basic computer skills (Word/Excel/Outl

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Corporation for Public Management in Connecticut seeks a Lead Staff to support the DDS Day Program under the guidance of the Program Coordinator and Program Manager. The role requires strong DDS program knowledge, organizational skills, problem solving, and the ability to lead a team in a structured setting with developmentally disabled adults.

Responsibilities include daily scheduling, transportation, stakeholder communication, mandatory DDS participation, documentation, data gathering for QA,