PROGRAM COORDINATOR (OPWDD)

SCO Family of Services; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in community services is seeking a Manager for Residential Programs to oversee operations in Suffolk County. The role emphasizes supervisory responsibilities while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality standards. Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have relevant supervisory experience. A strong belief in fostering growth among individuals is essential for applicants.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• One year experience in managing an ICF/IRA.
• Working knowledge of ICF/IRA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of assigned residential programs and supervision of management staff.
• Oversees Medicaid billing compliance and maintains quality standards.
• Interacts with state agencies, families, and provides mentoring.

Skills

Team player

Sensitivity to cultural differences

Ability to manage emergencies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Responsible for all aspects of the assigned residential programs in Suffolk County, Long Island (Coram, Wheatley Heights, E. Northport, Brentwood), including the physical plant, financial records, interdisciplinary treatment team, and re-certification of programs as well as hiring and directly supervising the Management staff. Responsible for payroll, purchasing, and billing procedures, in addition to the preparation and monitoring of the fiscal ledgers. Also responsible for liaison with the LIDDSO, screening and selection of consumers, and details of supporting Development projects.
• Responsible for the supervision of Managers, ensures all Clinical aspects of the program, are being handled in a timely and/or aggressive manner, the Residential Habilitation Plans are updated and/or revised, ensures Planning, Shift, Annual, Semi-Annual and other needed meetings occur, and that minutes are taken and maintained.
• Supervises and ensures all records maintained by houses are in compliance with OPWDD regulations and SCO Policy and Procedures, are completed in a timely manner and maintains a high quality of standards. Holds in services for Pre-Services and Annual Trainings, ensures all programmatic books (Consumer, Financial, MAR, Medical Books, etc.) are in order and up to date.
• Ensures high quality of overall operation of the houses including monitoring the building for proper maintenance (i.e. boiler checks, lawn care, etc.) and overall standards of the facilities.
• Oversight of Medicaid billing; ensures that services are provided and documented in accordance with Medicaid and Waiver regulations.
• Interact with state agencies and other providers in a variety of forums; maintain relationships with families and correspondents; provide supervision and mentoring to those supervised in a positive and supportive manner.
• In addition, employees need to possess the following characteristics:
• Be team players.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within the organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.
• Master's degree preferred; BA/BS required.
• Minimum of two years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of one year's experience in managing an ICF/IRA.
• Working knowledge of ICF/IRA regulations.
• Ability to handle emergencies in a professional manner.
• Maintain NYS Driver's License.

SALARY IS DETERMINED BASED OFF OF EXPERIENCE: $66,000-70,000

Qualifications Education

Required

Bachelors

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