Program Manager - Day Programs Team Leader

LifeStream, Inc.; Acushnet (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeStream, Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a Program Manager to lead a team of 14-20 Direct Support professionals and individuals, ensuring all program supports are delivered.

This supervisory role requires coordinating with Directors, DDS Service Coordinators, and Health Care staff to meet DHSP goals, provide on-the-job training, evaluate staff, and maintain documentation.

Starting salary is $55,000+ with a Monday–Friday schedule; valid driver license and CORI checks required.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Human Services related field or equivalent.
• Three years' experience in day program setting.
• Proven leadership and teamwork in previous roles.
• Commitment to community inclusion

Responsibilities

• Ensure all program supports and services are delivered.
• Ensure all program staff maintains expected levels of participation in program operations.
• Provide on the job training and modeling for all employees and direct the activities of employees.
• Conduct Employee Performance Evaluations for program support staff during assigned time frames.
• Ensure that DHSP goals and objectives are followed and required documentation exists for each goal area.
• Communicate effectively with Program Director and Assistant Director, Residential Clinical staff, and DDS Service Coordinators to assure that all support needed are available to each client’s area of interest and/or need.
• Evaluate the unique support needs not included within the DHSP process and utilize all resources to address these needs.
• Ensure daily activity schedule is adhered to and that the chosen activities correspond to DHSP objectives.
• Ensure staff decisions are based upon consumer choice and empowerment.
• Assist individuals in the hiring and evaluation of program staff
• Monitor health care needs of individuals served in coordination with the Health Care Supervisor to assure that delivery of these services occurs in a timely fashion.
• Ensure that support remains flexible and responsive to client needs/interests.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Training

Education

Associates degree in Human Services related field

Job description

LifeStream, Inc. in Massachusetts seeks a Program Manager to lead a team of 14-20 Direct Support professionals and individuals, ensuring all program supports are delivered.

This supervisory role requires coordinating with Directors, DDS Service Coordinators, and Health Care staff to meet DHSP goals, provide on-the-job training, evaluate staff, and maintain documentation.

Starting salary is $55,000+ with a Monday–Friday schedule; valid driver license and CORI checks required.