Children's Residential Program Manager

Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY: The RTF Program Manager will primarily carry out building operations related activities to ensure that therapeutic/ behavioral interventions and protocols, data collection and observations are occurring across settings for individuals on the Autism spectrum supported in the RTF. This role will also provide supervision, training and structure to the Autism Behavioral Support (ABS) Specialists in conjunction with the clinical team. The RTF Program Manager is responsible for adherence to standards, procedures and schedules established by the Division.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures that collection of data for FBA (Functional Behavior Assessment), Verbal Behavior Milestones Assessment and Placement Program (VBMapp), and any other assessment tool deemed appropriate and administered by Clinical Managers, program psychologist, psychiatrist, Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) or other consultants are completed to track client behaviors
• Develops and maintains staff schedules; also maintains client's daily schedules and communication protocols such as picture schedules, use of Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and sign language as individualized communication methods for each child
• Ensures maintenance of daily progress notes and tracking of behavioral data for the use of the Clinician consistent with treatment goal objectives
• Promotes successful "pairing" of staff with client and/or client with client to insure successful goal completion
• Collaborates daily/weekly with the Clinical Manager, other members of the treatment team and other professionals working in the home, education or other community settings to ensure child's treatment plan is being carried out effectively
• Participates in Inter-Agency Service Planning Meetings, when possible with regard to the implementation of the treatment plans and strategies for dealing with behavior problems
• Completes all documentation in a timely and accurate manner as set forth by the regulatory agency requirements; purge charts on a timely schedule
• Schedules vehicles for maintenance/upkeep; orders food and supplies for the program
• Provides supervision of assigned staff in the areas including, but not limited to, recruitment, selection, leadership, coaching, training, performance management, promotion, discipline and termination
• Provides backup to Autism Behavioral Support (ABS) staff when needed to stay within required ratios and in order to meet the needs of the children
• Participates in weekly supervision with the management team giving and responding to feedback to improve RTF Program Manager's work performance
• Performs cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Performs other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Associate Director, RTF
DIRECT REPORTS: Autism Behavioral Support Specialists
CONTACTS: Other Elwyn staff specifically key RTF program staff including nursing/medical staff, school personnel, parents/family, MCOs and funding agencies , child welfare and other state and federal agencies, physicians/medical personnel, community members, specialists/consultants
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in counseling, psychology, social work, behavioral psychology, special education or other human service-related field
• Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) experience preferred
• Two years' experience working directly with special needs children/adolescents, preferably clients on the autism spectrum, in the mental health or education fields
• Experience with residential service preferred
• Demonstrated experience in data collection and implementation of behavioral protocols and treatment plans preferred
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Successful completion of Safe Crisis Management/Intervention training, CPR/ First Aid training, Behavior Management, Data Collection training and any other required trainings by the program or for specific clients' needs
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) / Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.
Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.
Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.