Day Program Lead — Impactful Care & Operations

Corporation for Public Management; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Corporation for Public Management seeks a Lead Staff to support the DDS Day Program, assisting the Program Coordinator in overall administration and helping adults with developmental disabilities in structured settings. The role emphasizes organization, problem-solving, team leadership, and compliance with DDS guidelines.

Key duties include daily operations support, staffing and transportation planning, documentation, data gathering for quality assurance, and ensuring safety standards for

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 2 years field related experience
• Knowledge of DDS systems
• Ability to interact with people with intellectual disabilities
• Knowledge of basic computer technology and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

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 in compliance with DDS and CPM guidelines.
• Provide transportation when necessary.
• Assist Direct Care Staff in daily job responsibilities.
• Ensure all documentation is up-to-date and filed timely on a weekly basis.
• Track, gather and prepare individual data monthly for quality assurance reviews.
• Work with staff to ensure the safety standards are maintained at the facility and agency vehicles, reporting any findings to supervisor.
• Facilitate the completion of all documentation related to individuals serviced each day.
• Ensure all staff are proficiently in-serviced on individuals, PCP’s, BSP’s, protocols, etc.
• Track and document petty cash expenditures daily (where applicable).
• Facilitate teamwork and encourage innovative strategies to foster a productive work environment daily.
• Seek appropriate supervision and guidance when needed.
• Attend meetings and events as directed.
• Effectively respond to crisis and emergency situations with a calm and reasoned response as necessary or directed by Supervisor or other member of the management team.
• Adhere to CPM and DDS policy and procedures or reporting all incidents to guardians, Coordinator, DDS team, CPM management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team coordination

Documentation

Crisis response

Education

High School diploma or GED

2 years field related experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

The Corporation for Public Management seeks a Lead Staff to support the DDS Day Program, assisting the Program Coordinator in overall administration and helping adults with developmental disabilities in structured settings. The role emphasizes organization, problem-solving, team leadership, and compliance with DDS guidelines.

Key duties include daily operations support, staffing and transportation planning, documentation, data gathering for quality assurance, and ensuring safety standards for