Manager, Meaningful Day Program

opportunitybuilders; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Opportunity Builders, Inc. is seeking a Day Habilitation/CDS Program Supervisor in Millersville, MD. You will supervise DSPs, coordinate staffing and vehicle assignments, and ensure high-quality supports for individuals served.

The role requires leadership, organization, and strong communication with diverse stakeholders. Responsibilities include hiring, training, monitoring attendance, and collaborating with management to optimize service delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• At least 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills with a wide range of people and families.
• Excellent organizational skills; manage assignments for up to 100 DSPs.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable daily vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Interview, hire, and train staff to support individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Provide supervision and role modeling for staff and ensure quality service.
• Manage staffing and vehicle assignments for Day Habilitation and CDS programs.
• Coordinate transportation training and inspections for staff vehicles.
• Monitor attendance, coordinate with supervisors, and address discrepancies.
• Participate in management team activities and agency trainings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

This manager will serve as a critical member of OBI’s meaningful day management team, working collaboratively with other managers to ensure high quality services for individuals participating in Day Habilitation and Community Development Services (CDS). This manager will provide direct supervision to assigned Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), providing the training and support necessary for them to have successful and enjoyable work experiences. This manager will be responsible for handling the staffing assignments, including finding coverage for unscheduled absences, and vehicle/transportation assignments for employees and participants in Day and CDS services. An ongoing goal for this position is to continue refining participant groups based on location, interests, preferences, and staffing so that each individual is able to be supported in the most independent and effective program model. The salary range for this position is between $57,500 - $65,000 annually.

Essential Duties

Supervisory Duties

• Interview, hire, and train qualified staff to provide quality supports to individuals withintellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Provide effective and respectful support and direct supervision to assigned staff.
• Serve as a role model for other staff, demonstrating the type of participant interactions andcustomer service expected by OBI.
• Establish a system for monitoring staff duties to ensure completion and accuracy (i.e., dailyattendance and progress notes, developing and adhering to monthly activity calendars, following vehicle procedures, etc.).
• Complete timely performance evaluations for employees under direct supervision.
• Effectively manage use of the payroll and client management system software to ensureaccuracy and timeliness.

Staffing & Transportation Duties

• Manage staffing and vehicle assignments for the Day Habilitation and CDS programs.
• Working collaboratively with other department supervisors and with guidance from the SeniorDirector as needed, provide staffing assignments, ensuring that assigned staff are fully trainedon individuals prior to being assigned to work with them.
• Adjust staffing assignments as necessary, proactively for scheduled staff absences and asefficiently as possible for unscheduled staff absences (day-of call outs or early departures).
• Provide transportation assignments for staff providing Day and CDS services by assigning an OBIvehicle or pre-inspected personal vehicle to be used.
• Maintain and distribute an up-to-date transportation assignment schedule showing eachparticipant’s expected pick-up and drop-off time and other relevant details.
• Track, review, and monitor participant attendance for accuracy on a daily basis; workcollaboratively with other managers to address individual staff about significant discrepanciesand/or repetitive errors.
• Monitor OBI’s fleet using the GPS system to verify time/attendance, safe driving habits, and spotchecking for location accountability.
• Provide direct care as needed, including transporting individuals using personal vehicle and/orOBI’s vehicles

Training Duties

• Facilitate transportation training for all OBI employees.
• Facilitate re-training for all OBI employees involved in accidents or incidents that require transportation training refreshers.
• Coordinate car inspections for DSP personal vehicles upon hire or change of vehicle.

Management Team Duties

• Serve as an active member of OBI’s management team, planning and participating in ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including agency in-service days.
• Professionally represent OBI in meetings. trainings and in the broader community.
• Meet regularly with department staff as well as the Coordinators of Person-Centered Services.
• Conduct transportation training and OBI vehicle training for employees, as well as personalvehicle inspections as needed.
• Ability to report to the office five days a week.

Non-Essential Duties

• Attend external meetings, conferences and trainings as needed/requested by supervisor.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Daily adherence to OBI’s core values:

• Communication & Collaboration
• Integrity
• Creativity
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Compassion & Respect

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• At least 2 years of prior supervisory experience.
• High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range ofpeople including all levels of staff, individuals served and their families, other providers, etc.
• Excellent organizational skills (ability to effectively manage assignments for team of up to 100DSPs).
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve and make alternate plans/programmatic adjustments to best serve theindividuals we support.
• Valid Driver’s license, clean driving record and daily access to a reliable vehicle.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; demonstrated ability to work with Microsoft word and exceldocuments specifically.

Opportunity Builders, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.