Program Manager, Home Enabling Support Services (OPWDD) (Mon-Fri, 9AM - 5PM)

ADAPT Community Network; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

ADAPT Community Network in New York City seeks a Program Development Manager to lead development, implementation, and growth of priority programs, focusing on Home-Enabling Supports (HES). HES offers assistive technologies to enhance independence and community participation, with ADAPT as a leading OPWDD provider in NYS.

The role involves coordinating across teams, evaluating programs, and ensuring alignment with regulations, with a hybrid work schedule and strong potential for impact in NYC’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of experience in the I/DD field preferred.
• Strong project coordination or program management experience.
• Experience implementing new programs and strategic initiatives preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation, expansion, and ongoing development of Home-Enabling Supports services.
• Promote independence and community inclusion by supporting innovative service models.
• Lead implementation of new programs and strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and monitor timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Build relationships with community partners, referral sources, families, and stakeholders.
• Develop presentations, proposals, reports, and program materials.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication

Relationship-building

Stakeholder engagement

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Technology assessments

Job description

Description

Why Join ADAPT?

It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.

SUMMARY

The Program Development Manager will lead and support the development, implementation, and growth of priority programs and services across the organization, with a focus on Home-Enabling Supports (HES).

HES is an innovative Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver program that provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) access to assistive and enabling technologies that promote independence, enhance safety, improve health outcomes, increase community participation, and reduce reliance on paid staff. As one of only eight OPWDD-selected providers in New York State, ADAPT Community Network is at the forefront of implementing and expanding this groundbreaking service across New York City's five borough

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Program Development Manager will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Support the implementation, expansion, and ongoing development of Home-Enabling Supports services.
• Promote independence and community inclusion by supporting innovative service models and individualized supports that enhance autonomy and reduce reliance on in-person staffing when appropriate.
• Lead implementation of new programs and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure programs and initiatives align with OPWDD guidance, organizational standards, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams and monitor timelines, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Build relationships with community partners, referral sources, families, and stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in meetings, presentations, and outreach activities.
• Support marketing and promotion of new and existing programs and services.
• Identify opportunities for program growth and community engagement.
• Develop presentations, proposals, reports, and program materials.
• Monitor project progress and recommend process improvements.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning and operational initiatives.
• Support data collection, reporting, and program evaluation efforts.
• Work with Finance to monitor financials, including revenues and costs of the new program.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degreerequired
• 3+ years of experience working within the I/DD field preferred.
• Strong project coordination or program management experience.
• Experience implementing new programs and strategic initiatives preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to effectively promote programs and engage diverse stakeholders, including families, providers, and community partners.
• Clinical or human services background in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience providing technology assessments is preferred.
• Experience presenting to stakeholders or conducting community outreach preferred.
• Experience supporting program growth or implementation preferred.
• Passion for ADAPT's mission and demonstrates a commitment to the non-profit disability sector.

COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $85,000 Annually + Industry-Leading Benefits! We offer a hybrid schedule.

At ADAPT, we value diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging. We strive to ensure that our employees are comfortable bringing their whole, authentic self to work and that the people we support can also be their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, opinions, ideas, and ways of thinking. We aim to build an inclusive and diverse workforce that is empowered and supported by leaders who create diverse and inclusive teams. We continuously seek opportunities for the organization to foster a more positive, respected, united, and collaborative culture.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.