Children's Services Manager

Job Description: Childrens Services Manager

Opportunity Development Centers Inc. (ODC)

Position Summary

The Childrens Services Manager oversees and supports a team of staff who provide high-quality services to children with disabilities and their families within Opportunity Development Centers Childrens Programs. This position ensures that services align with ODCs mission adhere to regulatory requirements and promote a safe inclusive and supportive environment where children can thrive. The Childrens Services Manager is responsible for program oversight staff supervision case management regulatory compliance and ongoing service development.

Essential Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Oversight

Provide daily leadership coordination and oversight of all childrens services within Wood County.

Ensure service delivery meets state and federal guidelines organizational policies and best-practice standards for supporting children with disabilities.

Monitor program performance staffing levels and caseload distribution to maintain efficiency and quality.

Implement and uphold safety practices behavior support strategies and individualized service approaches.

Lead program enhancements growth initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.

Staff Supervision & Development

Directly supervise a team of Childrens Services staff including onboarding training coaching and performance evaluations.

Foster a positive supportive and collaborative team culture.

Ensure staff documentation reporting and service delivery expectations are understood and consistently met.

Compliance & Documentation

Ensure program and staff compliance with Medicaid licensing county school district and organizational standards.

Review and approve staff documentation incident reports and service notes for accuracy and completeness.

Maintain organized confidential and compliant records according to ODC policy and regulatory requirements.

Administrative & Operational Responsibilities

Assist in budgeting scheduling and resource allocation for the Childrens Services program.

Track and report program data outcomes and trends to leadership.

Participate in strategic planning grant requirements and program evaluations.

Represent the Childrens Services program in internal and external meetings.

Qualifications

Preferred

Bachelors degree in Human Services Education Special Education Social Work Psychology or a related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

Experience working with children with disabilities.

Supervisory or leadership experience within a human services or educational setting.

Strong knowledge of disability services behavior support person-centered practices and inclusive programming.

Excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with families staff and community partners.

Valid drivers license and acceptable driving record.

Work Environment

Combination of office program and community-based environments.

Frequent communication with staff families and community partners.

Occasional travel between ODC sites or community locations.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.

Ability to participate in activities with children including movement play and assisting with mobility or adaptive needs.

Required Experience:

Manager