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Level
Experienced
Job Location
LSC - Columbia Office - Columbia, SC
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$16.71 - $17.00 Hourly
CTH II Program Manager
IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP OUR CLIENTS AND STAFF SAFE, COVID VACCINES OR MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION REQUEST ARE REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF HIRE.
Position Purpose/Summary:
The Program Manager will ensure the community training home is managed so that it meets COA standards of best practice, licensing standards and contract requirements. Program managers will ensure direct service professionals (DSP's) provide assistance with acquisition, retention, or improvement in skills related to activities of daily living to all residents. Activities may include personal grooming and cleanliness, bed making, and household chores, eating, and the preparation of food, and the social and adaptive skills necessary to enable the individual to reside in a non-institutional setting.
Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
1. Train, evaluate, and supervise DSP's and ensure that proper coverage, on-call support and residential habilitation standards are met and maintained.
2. Provide direct care support; emergency fill-in as needed.
3. Participate as a member of the treatment team in the development of residential plans for each individual served and ensure that consistent and accurate documentation is being collected and is being implemented as directed by the residential support plan.
4. Responsible for the operational administration of the program which includes but not limited to, petty cash, credit card monthly reconciliation and grocery shopping. All purchasing must be congruent to the program budget.
5. Initiate new hire process by completing required personnel documents for Human Resources if applicable.
6. Perform 90 day and annual staff evaluations of DSP's.
7. Within program guidelines and requirements, maintain facility, vehicle and equipment according to licensing and/or agency standards and perform monthly vehicle inspections and fire and other disaster drills as required.
8. Responsible for making sure that Annual Inspections are completed and current as necessary.
9. Participate in quality assurance processes and ensure that all documentation is of the highest quality.
10. Assist in approving notes in electronic medical records if programmatically appropriate.
11. Provide assistance in the development, processing and approving of incident reports.
12. Represent Lutheran Services Carolinas in the community, including contracting agencies, churches, support groups and other professionals.
13. Must be able to perform all responsibilities of DSP's when necessary.
14. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities, if any (The scope of the person's authority, including the positions that report to the incumbent.):
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
1. Ability to bend, stoop, reach overhead.
2. Ambulatory throughout location/facility.
3. Ability to perform behavior interventions as prescribed by curriculum.
4. May be required to drive.
Qualifications
Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
Education: BS/BA Degree with two years paid human services experience; or High school diploma plus 5 years paid human services experience
Experience: 2 years of experience with 4 yr. degree or 5 years with high school diploma
Specific skills/abilities: Flexibility, sensitive to varying cultural issues, ability to hold others accountable, organizational skills.
Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.: Knowledge of required regulations/documentation; Valid driver's license.
Level
Experienced
Job Location
LSC - Columbia Office - Columbia, SC
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Salary Range
$16.71 - $17.00 Hourly
CTH II Program Manager
IN AN EFFORT TO KEEP OUR CLIENTS AND STAFF SAFE, COVID VACCINES OR MEDICAL/RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION REQUEST ARE REQUIRED WITHIN 7 DAYS OF HIRE.
Position Purpose/Summary:
The Program Manager will ensure the community training home is managed so that it meets COA standards of best practice, licensing standards and contract requirements. Program managers will ensure direct service professionals (DSP's) provide assistance with acquisition, retention, or improvement in skills related to activities of daily living to all residents. Activities may include personal grooming and cleanliness, bed making, and household chores, eating, and the preparation of food, and the social and adaptive skills necessary to enable the individual to reside in a non-institutional setting.
Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
1. Train, evaluate, and supervise DSP's and ensure that proper coverage, on-call support and residential habilitation standards are met and maintained.
2. Provide direct care support; emergency fill-in as needed.
3. Participate as a member of the treatment team in the development of residential plans for each individual served and ensure that consistent and accurate documentation is being collected and is being implemented as directed by the residential support plan.
4. Responsible for the operational administration of the program which includes but not limited to, petty cash, credit card monthly reconciliation and grocery shopping. All purchasing must be congruent to the program budget.
5. Initiate new hire process by completing required personnel documents for Human Resources if applicable.
6. Perform 90 day and annual staff evaluations of DSP's.
7. Within program guidelines and requirements, maintain facility, vehicle and equipment according to licensing and/or agency standards and perform monthly vehicle inspections and fire and other disaster drills as required.
8. Responsible for making sure that Annual Inspections are completed and current as necessary.
9. Participate in quality assurance processes and ensure that all documentation is of the highest quality.
10. Assist in approving notes in electronic medical records if programmatically appropriate.
11. Provide assistance in the development, processing and approving of incident reports.
12. Represent Lutheran Services Carolinas in the community, including contracting agencies, churches, support groups and other professionals.
13. Must be able to perform all responsibilities of DSP's when necessary.
14. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities, if any (The scope of the person's authority, including the positions that report to the incumbent.):
- Direct Service Professionals
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
1. Ability to bend, stoop, reach overhead.
2. Ambulatory throughout location/facility.
3. Ability to perform behavior interventions as prescribed by curriculum.
4. May be required to drive.
Qualifications
Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
Education: BS/BA Degree with two years paid human services experience; or High school diploma plus 5 years paid human services experience
Experience: 2 years of experience with 4 yr. degree or 5 years with high school diploma
Specific skills/abilities: Flexibility, sensitive to varying cultural issues, ability to hold others accountable, organizational skills.
Specialized knowledge, licenses, etc.: Knowledge of required regulations/documentation; Valid driver's license.
