Program Manager - I/DD Youth Group Home

~~If you are a compassionate individual with a heart for helping others and have experience working in the Intellectual and Developmental Disability caregiving field and have experience supervising staff, read on!~~

About Us

Center for Continuous Improvement (CCI) is a non-profit organization providing residential supports to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Oregon since 1993. Our mission is to assure the provision of resident care while supporting individuals in exercising personal choice, as well as achieving equality, dignity, opportunity and inclusion in the community.

Job Summary:

The Program Manager (PM) will adhere to the above mission statement while supporting youth and/or adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the scope of assigned responsibilities. This is a full time, on-site position, working directly with the staff and individuals receiving support within the residential group home/program.

The position requires independent decision making; the ability to interact with others in a professional manner; knowledge of the Individual Support Planning (ISP) process and documents; knowledge of wage and hour laws; knowledge of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR); and highly developed organizational skills.

Program Manager will be responsible for the operations of:

(1) Children's program/group home - firm starting wage of $27.70/hr (this is not a salaried position)

• Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Sick Leave, and Vacation (a benefits package worth about $8,800 annually!)
• Paid mandatory training provided, including Oregon Intervention System (OIS), CPR & First Aid, Medication Administration, and more!

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 20 years of age (to qualify as agency driver) and hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license (and have possessed a license for 5+ years), have a good driving record and have reliable and efficient means of traveling between program sites and administrative office.
• At least two years of verifiable experience in an I/DD residential setting or equivalent.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen (includes THC/marijuana) and a background check.
• No founded reports of child abuse or substantiated abuse of adults.
• Adept at/comfortable with frequent computer usage.
• Command of the English language (i.e., writing, reading, and speaking) and be able to communicate/respond on the event of an emergency.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

All CCI employees are Mandatory Abuse Reporters and MUST report ALL incidents of actual and/or suspected abuse to the Abuse Hotline as trained.

• The Program Manager is responsible for the overall operations of (1) of CCI's children's or adult's group homes (i.e. programs).
• Provides direct supervision of Direct Support Professionals (DSP) as well as Lead DSPs.
• Schedules staff and ensures appropriate resident supervision is available at all times in assigned CCI, Inc. program.
• Provides staff training as needed.
• Maintains, in conjunction with Lead DSPs, emergency on-call coverage 7 days per week, 24 hours per day.
• Responsible for ensuring program compliance with OAR, federal, state and local laws and contractual obligations of the corporation.
• Responsible for management of program and resident cash as well as resident bank accounts.
• Ensures the administration of medications, etc. as prescribed by physician or medical personnel.
• Assisting with personal care and hygiene, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Assisting with home skills, such as preparing meals, housekeeping, and laundry
• Utilization of Therap software for resident record keeping (T-logs, General Event Reports-GERS, data tracking, etc.) and Kronos Workforce software for purposes of personal timekeeping.
• Assists with the development of resident Individual Support Plans (ISP) and ensures all program personnel receive appropriate training on plans. Ensures proper implementation of ISPs occurs within required timelines.
• Provides input to the Behavior Professional (BP) for the development of Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSP). Ensures all personnel receive appropriate training on plans and monitors proper implementation.
• Facilitates the scheduling of all resident medical, dental, optical, counseling, etc. appointments and supports residents in attending appointments.
• Adheres to all CCI policies and procedures.
• The PM will accept other duties as assigned by the Administration of CCI.

Work Conditions:

PMs at CCI experience a variety of working conditions based on the task at hand. Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time may be expected. The PM will be expected to provide frontline services as needed. CCI serves, both children and adults diagnosed with a variety of Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health Disorders, and Medical Conditions. Employees may encounter a variety of behaviors such as, hitting, kicking, scratching, biting, choking, hair pulling, throwing objects, etc. Residents may also experience severe self-injury, suicidal ideation, severe property aggression and unsafe use of flammable materials as a means by which they express themselves. Working conditions may also include stooping, twisting, reaching, walking and standing. Lifting requirements up to 50 lbs. + may be necessary.

The information above is not intended to be all inclusive. CCI reserves the right to modify responsibilities as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.70 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to meet all of the requirements of being an agency driver? (i.e. having the ability to pass a drug test that includes THC/marijuana, possessing a license for 5+ years, being currently licensed in Oregon or Washington, and having a clean driving record)
• Our shifts run 7am-3pm (Day), 3pm-11pm (Swing), and 11pm-7am (Graveyard). While the Program Manager's schedule is often Day shift Monday-Friday, having availability for all shifts (including weekends) is necessary due to the on-call nature of the position. Is this something you would be willing and able to accommodate?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Supporting individuals with I/DD: 2 years (Preferred)
• Staff Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person