Program Manager - 2 Programs - 40h

Journey Found; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey Found, Inc. in South Windsor, CT is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate daily activities and ensure program quality in alignment with organizational policies. The role includes direct support, scheduling, and maintaining HIPAA-compliant records within the PV and Deerfield programs.

The position requires a High School education, strong communication skills, and driving ability. Experience in human services is preferred; full-time schedule with various early shifts is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy is required with skills in Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Two years of experience in the Human Services field is preferred.
• Leadership experience is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.

Responsibilities

• Direct care and supervision of groups in the program, including daily living activities.
• Provide therapeutic support and schedule program activities.
• Coordinate program staff schedules and communication with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain budget and documentation as required by policy.
• Attend meetings and ensure HIPAA-compliant privacy of information.

Education

High School

BA/BS in Human Services

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 158 Pleasant Valley - South Windsor, CT 06074

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $26.25 Hourly

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

SCHEDULE:Mon-Wed 6a-9a (PV) 9a-2p Admin (Deerfield), Thu 6a-9a/9a-2p Admin (PV), Fri 6a-9a (PV), 9a-2p Admin (Deerfield)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Program Manager ensures the quality of Journey Found programs by coordinating the daily activities and programs for all thePeople Supportedin accordance with Journey Found policies and procedures. Adheres to the mission, vision and values of Journey Found and conducts him/herself within standards of professional conduct of his/her program, division and the organization.Performs other duties, responsibilities and undertakes projects at any program or location as assigned by a supervisor, Director of Support Services or other member of management of The JourneyFound. Adheres to the Journey Found Policy & Procedure which protects the privacy and security of consumer health information.

Essential duties and responsibilities

1. Direct Support Responsibilities.A portion of every week will be spent performing direct care work. The work includes: managing groups of individuals in the program and community; providing safe transportation when outside of the residence; assisting withPeople Supported personal care and activities of daily living; performing housework; and implementing skill building programs and behavior support plans.


2. Provides therapeuticsupport.Provides thePeople Supportedin the programs of Journey Found with an intensively therapeutic program designed to enhance community acceptability and to increase thePeoples' Supportedlevel of independence.This includes the areas of self-care, community integration, as well as all aspects of activities of daily living, achieved by scheduling the events of thePeoples' day and by conducting the programs designed to be carried out in the home and community.


3. Schedules.Provides current program/staff schedule as requested by Director of Support Services.


4. Communication.In cooperation with the Director of Support Services and Clinical team, the PC coordinates communication between the program(s) and the various members of the interdisciplinary team in order to provide members with information and access necessary for them to adequately care for the individuals served.


5. Financial responsibilities.Coordinates the expenditures and maintains a running budget on all appropriate budget lines in conjunction with the Assistant Controller.Provides a Direct Care Expense Report (DCER) according to established timelines.


6. Meets as needed, with members of the Administrative Team.


7. Attends all scheduled Program Managers meetings, general staff meetings, and clinical meetings and IPmeetings.


8. Conducts directly or through delegation monthly house and consumer meetings and quarterly staff meetings.


9. Ensures implementation of all consumer treatment and behavior plans, teaching strategies and health and safety protocol, documenting as directed and reporting on a regular basis to the IDT.


10. Provides for the health and well-being of thePeople Supportedby assistingthem in the day-to-day maintenance of their environment, assisting in daily hygiene and clothing care, and by keeping record of social and medical information for each Person Supported.


11. Preserves the rights of eachPerson Supportedand his or her family by maintaining confidentiality of allPeoples' PHIunder HIPAA guidelines, employing restrictive procedures only when specified in a Person's treatment plan and following the ethical standards of JourneyFound.


12. Supervises all direct care staff in assigned programs on a regular basis.


13. Adheres to all safety practices and maintains a safe environment in assigned program (s).


14. Cooperates with special requirements made by the Chief Executive Officer or his/her designee.


15. Provides assistance to program staff in developing and implementing productive house management routines, schedules, and procedures to meetPeoples' SupportedIP goals and objectives, among other responsibilities.


16. Planning and Development responsibilities.


17. Performance Evaluation.


18. There are on-call responsibilities.


19. Privacy of health information. Adheres to Journey Found policy & procedures, which protects the privacy and security ofPeople Supportedhealth information.


20. Electronic Media Security. Maintains the security of electronic media and returns media to his/her supervisor when appropriate.


21. Other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

EEOC Statement

Journey Found, Inc.provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,Journey Found, Inc.complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Requirements

• Computer literacy is required with skills w/fluency in Word, Excel & Outlook


• Two Years Experience minimal in the Human Services Field


• Behavioral Management Experience and/or formal training


• BA/BS in Human Services, ABA, or related field of study preferred


• Leadership Experience Preferred


• Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing


• Must be free from communicable disease


• Must have at least 3 years of driving experience with valid driver’s license

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to move independently throughout a wide range of environments, some of which may not be wheelchair or otherwise handicapped accessible, is required. Independent transportation to locations that may not be served by public transportation may be necessary. Journey Found will make reasonable accommodations, whenever possible, when needed and/or requested by employees. Requests for accommodations will be honored, unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship to the operation of the program and/or on the organization.

Qualifications

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