CDS Program Manager ($1000 Sign on Bonus!)
CDS Program Manager ($1000 Sign on Bonus!)
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CDS Program Manager ($1000 Sign on Bonus!)
$1000 Sign on Bonus
(On-site)Yorkville
The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical developmental intellectual mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a CDS Program managerwho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
Schedule Hours:Monday -Friday 8a-4p or 8:30a-4:30p with very occasional evenings or weekends
What you will be doing
Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Community Day Services program and for assuring compliance with all applicable DHS DPH CARF and local rules and standards and agency policies and procedures. Supervise assigned staff and provide clients and staff members with a team oriented positive professional and safe environment to learn and work. Provide support and guidance to staff in order to maximize clients potential in vocational and daily living skills health and wellness promotion and inclusion in the community. Maintain safety staffing and client documentation in accordance with all applicable state local and agency standards and Program Manager maintains all applicable documentation records and reports related to provided services and supports and functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. The Program Manager provides input and information to the IDT as needed and functions as a QIDP if assigned developing and implementing individual programs and maintaining documentation and records as Community Day Service program and Program Manager provide services for people from diverse backgrounds embraces differences in individuals and promotes a positive attitude with peers and community members. The Program Manager will support people in conformance with the agencys mission as assigned and according to the needs of the person program and/or the agency as a whole.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Assure program compliance to all rules regulations and recommendations perprogram state and federal guidelines including AID procedures and applicable DHSIDPH CARF HCBS and Medicaid Waiver/CMS rules
- Provide input on program philosophies policies and procedures in accordance withcurrent knowledge and expertise in the field
- Ensure the provision of appropriate functional and stimulating programming for clientsin activities of daily living health promotion work and participation in the community
- Maintain program materials and update as needed based upon client needs/abilities
- Create and maintain all required electronic and/or hard copies of program records suchas personnel information client information communication logs external and internalmonitoring reports and audits safety documentation and staff/client/committee meetingminutes
- Submit and assure timely and accurate paperwork for billing incident/accident reportsand client input meetings and staff meetings
- Review and assist to update program procedures as requested
- Complete following trainings:
- DSP within 120 days of hire (if needed)
- QIDP Orientation Curriculum within 6 months of hire
- Maintain current certification in CPR and FA
- Maintain current certification in CPI
- OIG Rule 50 annually
- HIPAA Infection Control and Hazard Communication annually
- Other trainings as assigned
- Complete QIDP 12 CEUs annually following QIDP training
- Monitor and assist program to ensure compliance with financial and HR policies andprocedures regarding purchases and budgets
- Assist to oversee maintenance repair inspections and corrections offacility/grounds/vehicle and housekeeping to assure a safe environment
- Work to continuously improve relationships with AID stakeholders referral sources andproviders of support services
Staff/Supervising Responsibilities
- Supervise DSPs and CDS Instructors to assure client programming documentationsafety rights confidentiality and compliance with agency state and federal regulations
- Facilitate teamwork and positive interactions & attitudes among staff
- Recruit interview and hire staff according to AID policies and procedures includingseeking input from staff and clients
- Orient all staff to job program and agency and provide on-going training per procedures
- Develop coverage schedules input schedules into When 2 Work program andsupervise and monitor staff schedules ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws andAID procedures
- Complete staff performance evaluations at 60 days after hire per AID procedures
- Monitor and approve staff time cards and PTO on a weekly basis through payrollmanagement system (Paycom)
- Provide regular communication to staff and facilitate effective meetings and in-servicetrainings as required
- Ensure staff and clients are trained in safety requirements and AID proceduresregarding safety.
Responsibility to Clients
- Manage a caseload of clients per AID and regulatory standards if assigned
- If assigned a caseload organize and conduct annual planning meetings and othermeetings for clients as necessary to meet agency and program rules and regulations
- Provide training guidance and monitoring to staff to assure proper implementation ofall clients Implementation Strategies and/or Behavior Support strategies as needed
- Develop and provide instruction/training to clients as defined in the clients
- Implementation Strategy or Individual Plan to enhance and build skills including inareas of health promotion and community integration
- Actively support the clients needs for adaptive equipment and assistive technologythrough assessment seeking resources and implementation
Additional Job Responsibilities
- Represent CDS programs or agency on internal and external committees as requested
- Organize prioritize and respond with flexibility and objectivity to meet the requirementsof the job and the challenges of growth
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned
What will we provide Full Time employees.
- $1000 sign on bonus for full-time
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life STD LTD Critical Illness and accident insurance
- 401K with a 3.5% company contribution after one year.
What will you bring to the table
Education:
- Bachelors degree in a human service field required
License/Certifications
- Must meet qualifications as a QIDP (at least one-year paid experience with people with developmental disabilities and a bachelors degree in a related field (see DHS QIDP Checklist A for full list of acceptable degrees)
- Attend and pass DHS mandated QIDP training within 6 months of hire; maintain QIDP CEUs
Experience:
- Minimum two years paid experience in the field of developmental disabilities required A minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience required
Physical:
- Requires significant walking and standing daily with occasional running for short periods of time
- Must be able to push pull reach stoop and bend
- Must be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs with no physical or medical restrictions
- Must be able to assist individuals with their physical needs and personal care including a two-person lift or transfer with no physical or medical restrictions
- Must be able to intervene physically using applied CPI techniques and/or restraints after training with no physical or medical restrictions
Equipment
- Using a phone and voicemail system walkie talkie or intercom system when assigned
- Computer experience with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows applications: Word Excel and PowerPoint.
- Alarm Systems (weather fire security etc.) where present
- Office Equipment (printer copy machine calculator shredder fax.)
- Audio/visual equipment (LCD projector overhead projector DVD Smartboard)
- Adaptive equipment (i.e.: Hoyer lift communication devices other assistive devices scales - electric & manual) wheel chairs and wheel chair lifts in vehicles
- Household appliances (stove microwave washer and dryer vacuum etc.)
Additional Requirements:
- Minimum age requirement is 18 years old
- Valid unexpired Illinois drivers license and good driving record as defined by AIDs driver eligibility requirements
- Minimum liability insurance as defined by AIDs policy
- Ability to transport clients in agency and/or personal vehicle as needed to support programming
- Complete DHS-approved Direct Support Person (DSP) training within 120 days of hire OR have already completed DSP training and appears on the Health Care Worker Registry
- Complete and maintain assigned trainings and certifications as required by program location including but not limited to: CPR/FA CPI Positive Behavior Supports AIDs Health Curriculum and others as assigned
- Ability to complete job requirements with minimal supervision
- Ability to provide crisis intervention when needed and work as part of a team to support individuals with complex needs
- Attend or lead in-service trainings as required
- Attend AID Managers Meetings as required
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrate proficient computer skills
- Good interpersonal skills and maintain professional interaction with co-workers and supervisory staff
If we seem like a good fit consider joining our growing team of compassionate hardworking and caring individuals and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
