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Form of workAt Upstate Cerebral Palsy, we provide innovative programs and services that support people and create opportunities to fulfill life choices...one person at a time, through everyday miracles. We are looking to hire compassionate, professional, and versatile employees to support a variety of individuals who experience disabilities.
The Program Manager- Residential is responsible to oversee daily operations of multiple residences. The person in this position will ensure accomplishment of program-wide goals, coordinate the scheduling of staff, complete all records and reports, facilitate on-site orientation and training, and monitor and provide supervisory oversight to the overall operations of the program. The person in this position will also participate in Agency activities under the supervision of the program administrator.
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental and Vison
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- 403B: Dollar for dollar retirement match
- STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
- Employee Discounts: Local and National
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Leave)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Activities include but are not limited to the following:
- Monitor the safety and well being of the individuals and report issues as necessary.
- Ensure the accomplishment of individuals' goals and behavior plans; ensure that the Individual Program Plan (IPP) is implemented and documented.
- Maintain the timely completion of all records and reports.
- Supervise the daily operations of the residence.
- Ensure effective communication of daily work information and expectations.
- Maintain site staffing schedules and coverage. Use agency prescribed staff scheduling system
- Problem solve daily shift issues and/or conflicts as part of site leadership team.
- Provide coaching and counseling to DSP staff to enhance individual and team performance.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE:
• Minimum Requirement: Associates Degree in a related field. 15 credit hours must be completed to qualify for the Program Manager- Residential position.
• BS/BA in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Minimum three years' experience managing a residential program.
• Two-Step TB test required, Step 1 required prior to first day of employment
• Valid New York State driver's license.
• Knowledge of basic computer programs (Including all Windows programs, Adobe Acrobat, Outlook, Internet Browser, Access, Word and Excel) HRIS systems applications preferred.
• This position has regular and substantial unsupervised and unrestricted physical contact with individuals receiving services and is required by law to be fingerprinted for a criminal history record check under OPWDD (Office for People with Developmental Disabilities) or OMH (Office of Mental Health).
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match, life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
