Program Manager

Community Options, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. in Pittsburgh, PA seeks an experienced Residential Program Manager to lead a team delivering person-centered supports to individuals with disabilities, manage daily operations, and partner with families to meet ISP goals.

Requirements include a high school diploma as a minimum, a Bachelor’s degree preferred, at least two years of relevant experience, a valid driver’s license, and knowledge of state regulations; benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, retirement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years’ full-time experience supporting people with disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with IDD.
• Background checks including criminal, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing required.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Manage team performance through 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
• 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
• 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
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Skills

Staff scheduling

Team leadership

Communication

Training

Performance management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 11 states.

We are actively seeking an experienced Residential Program Manager in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 pay is $55,000/per year

Responsibilities

• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required
• Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

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

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
• University partnerships that include tuition reduction

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

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