Program Assistant Manager

Penn Mar 2021; Freeland (MD); On-site; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + holidays

Full benefits package

Referral program

Career ladders

Paid training & education

Job summary

Penn Mar 2021 is seeking a Program Assistant Manager in Maryland to supervise a direct support team and coordinate trainings, documentation, and regulatory compliance. The role requires relevant IDD experience and a minimum of two years in supervision, plus a valid U.S.

driver’s license and ability to pass drug screening. Starting salary is $48,800 with a full benefits package including medical/dental/vision, disability coverage, PTO and holiday pay, and opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Requires associate's degree with 4 years of relevant experience supporting individuals with IDD; or bachelor's degree + 2 years; or master's degree + 1 year.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience ( Supervising two or more team members ).
• Must have valid U.S. driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervising Sub (PRN) direct support team members, including performance reviews.
• Oversee training and certification process for direct reports.
• Monitor timesheets and PTO requests; ensure daily service notes and attendance are completed.
• Coordinate SSA/SSI/SSDI benefit paperwork and rep-payee paperwork when applicable.
• Approve bills and monitor spending for individuals supported; maintain financial document integrity.
• Follow incident reporting protocols within required timeframes and system.
• Participate in licensing reviews and site assessments; implement corrective plans as needed.
• Ensure PCPs/ISPs are up to date and staff trainings completed on schedule.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training & coaching

Documentation & reporting

Leadership

Education

Education requirements: assoc or higher with experience in IDD

Job description

• Starting annual salary of$48,800for the Program Assistant Manager
• 17 days of accrued PTO your first year + holiday pay (increasing to 19 days beginning in your second year)
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability
• Employee referral bonus program
• Extensive paid training, as well as continual opportunities for job-related education and career advancement(including our career ladders program)
• Supportive leadership team who wants to help YOU succeed
• associate's degree + 4 years of relevant experience supporting individuals with IDD; OR bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience; OR master's degree + 1 year of experience
• 2 years of supervisory experience (supervising two or more team members)
• valid U.S. driver's license with at least 2 years of driving experience (NOTE time spent driving on a learner's permit/provisional license does NOT count toward this 2-year requirement)
• must be willing and able to undergo pre-employment and random drug screening
• must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• must be at least 18 years old

The Program Assistant Manager is responsible for:

• Directly supervising "Sub" (PRN) direct support team members
  • complete 6-month and annual performance reviews
  • oversee training and certification process for direct reports
  • monitor, review, and approve direct reports' timesheets and PTO requests
  • ensure completion of daily service notes, daily attendance, and other required documentation
  • provide regular feedback and retraining when necessary
• complete rep-payee paperwork when applicable, coordinate tax filing, monitor resource limits, establish ABLE/Pooled Asset Trusts as needed
• coordinate completion of SSA/SSI/SSDI benefit paperwork
• approve payment of bills (medical, room and board, subscriptions, etc.)
• monitor all financial documents for people supported to ensure accuracy and spending integrity
• submit credit card receipts and code appropriately
• approve credit card receipts of program purchases submitted by Residential Supervisor
• follow all incident reporting based on state requirements, by the required timeframe, and within the appropriate system
• ensure all incidents that require investigation are started and finished within the required timeframe
• participate in, and coordinate follow up procedures after, admin reviews
• Compliance
  • Ensure team members are trained and up to date on individuals' PCPs/ISPs
  • guarantee all plans and protocols pertaining to an individuals' support needs are accurate and revised annually and/or as necessary
  • ensure that yourself and your direct reports complete all mandatory trainings and certifications within required timeframes
  • complete monthly site assessments; implement and ensure completion of correction plans when necessary
  • actively participate in licensing reviews

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry or otherwise move items weighing 20/50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Transfer or assist in transferring individuals
• Adequate visual acuity to perform essential functions
• Read, write, and speak English to communicate with individuals and team members

Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion

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