Program Manager

Community Options Job Board; Lawrence Township (NJ); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Benefits

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive & Discount Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking an experienced Program Manager in West Windsor, NJ to lead a team delivering person-centered supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will guide day-to-day operations, training, and program development to meet ISP/PCP goals. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong leadership, and the ability to manage competing priorities while ensuring safety, compliance, and clear communication with families and guardians.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards.
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and crises calmly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives and daily routines.
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed.
• Provide training on daily routines including medication administration and hygiene.
• Develop and update ISP/PCP with an interdisciplinary team.
• Ensure documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely.
• Communicate with families and guardians as needed.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns promptly.
• May fill shifts when staffing issues arise.
• Support compliance with licensing and state guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Community Options, Inc.is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are actively seeking an experiencedProgram ManagerinWest Windsor, NJ.The Program Manager leads a team to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will support teams with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals.

Starting salary is $47,500/annually

Responsibilities

• Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Provide training on daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
• Develop and implement activity programs including the Meaningful Day curriculum
• Communicate with the families and guardians of individuals we support as needed
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
• Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Assist with monitoring the finances of individuals ensuring purchases are approved and accounted for with documentation
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies
• May be required to fill shifts when staffing issues arise
• Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Bachelor's degree required
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

• Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous PTO
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Incredible career growth opportunities

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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