Habilitation Manager

JOB TITLE: Habilitation Manager
DEPARTMENT: Habilitation Programs
SUPERVISORS TITLE: Community Resources Director
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Program Coordinators Habilitation Direct Support Professional Coordinators Habilitation Direct Support Professionals Habilitation
JOB STATUS: Full-Time Exempt

SCHEDULE: Monday- Friday 8am-4pm

Summary:

Provide leadership supervision coordination and oversight of Habilitation programs and services for adults with disabilities. This position is responsible for planning implementing monitoring and evaluating habilitation activities and individualized services to promote personal growth independence socialization community integration choice-making and self-direction. The Habilitation Manager ensures services are delivered in accordance with individual needs established program standards applicable regulations quality requirements and agency policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan supervise coordinate and evaluate all Habilitation program activities and staff
Create an environment that promotes participation socialization independence personal growth and involvement in functional age-appropriate activities
Assess and monitor the personal social vocational and community integration needs of each person served
Coordinate and maintain a Person-Centered Individual Support Plan (PCISP) for each person served
Ensure services are delivered according to individualized assessments service plans program guidelines and established goals and objectives
Monitor documentation of activities and services designed to meet the individual needs of persons served
Establish and monitor procedures for documenting and evaluating individual progress toward goals and objectives
Conduct or oversee quarterly written reassessments of each persons progress and modify individual service plans and methods of service delivery as needed
Develop and implement functional age-appropriate activities using current best practices and systematic instructional methodologies
Ensure activities address measurable time-referenced goals and objectives and support the generalization of skills across settings people and time
Utilize community resources volunteers social groups and other natural supports to expand opportunities for persons served
Promote personal autonomy self-direction and informed choice by maximizing opportunities for individuals to make decisions regarding their activities and services
Monitor monthly activity calendars for applicable staff and programs
Provide staff training based on the needs of direct service personnel and the requirements of individual service plans
Conduct routine staff meetings to support planning communication organization and effective service delivery
Participate in ongoing program evaluation and quality assurance activities
Provide summary documentation of service outcomes for monthly reporting and program evaluation
Participate in staff development and professional training designed to maintain and improve job knowledge and performance
Maintain communication and serve as a liaison between Blue River Services and state agencies peer agencies families advocates guardians and legal representatives involved in service coordination
Develop and maintain natural community support systems appropriate to each persons needs interests abilities and lifestyle
Coordinate volunteer involvement and community resources when appropriate
Advocate for each person served and support individuals in understanding and exercising their rights and responsibilities as citizens
Assist individuals in researching and accessing community organizations civic or political groups religious organizations and other activities of their choice
Provide habilitation instruction supervision and counseling to persons served individually and in groups as needed
Recommend employment opportunities job placement ancillary services and other activities based on the needs and interests of persons served
Coordinate and monitor vocational and habilitation information for supervised group living residents as applicable
Annually update Habilitation programs curricula activities and instructional materials
Maintain security and confidentiality of person served records and employee information
Maintain knowledge of current issues trends practices and best practices related to services for adults with disabilities
Attend required committee meetings trainings conferences and other agency activities
Attend out-of-town training sessions including those requiring overnight stays as necessary
Complete all other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications & Skills:
Strong leadership supervisory organizational and decision-making skills
Ability to supervise direct train and evaluate Habilitation staff
Ability to develop implement monitor and revise individualized service plans
Knowledge of person-centered planning and individualized support practices
Ability to promote independence self-direction choice-making socialization and community integration
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain accurate records documentation reports and service information
Ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with persons served families guardians advocates coworkers state agencies community partners and the general public
Ability to encourage reinforce and provide constructive support to persons served and staff
Ability to use word processing database spreadsheet and other computer software
Ability to coordinate multiple programs staff activities and service requirements
Ability to maintain confidentiality of employee and person served information
Ability to interpret and implement agency policies procedures service requirements and regulatory standards
Ability to advocate for the rights dignity choice safety and independence of persons served
Ability to travel to trainings meetings service locations and other required activities
Ability to work effectively with adults with disabilities and respond appropriately to individual needs

Physical & Work Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds for a distance of approximately 1520 feet
Ability to stoop bend and assist persons served as necessary
Ability to perform physical activities associated with supporting and assisting persons served
Ability to operate a motor vehicle for business-related travel and maintain dependable transportation for trainings meetings client transportation and other position-related activities
Local and occasional out-of-town travel required
Overnight travel may be required for training and professional development
Ability to maintain a safe working environment and follow applicable health and safety procedures
Ability to work in a variety of community and program settings as required

Maintain a valid operators license including For-Hire endorsement when applicable

Maintain a driving record check with no more than two points and no incidents of hazardous or reckless driving Maintain current proof of vehicle liability insurance

Certifications & Training Requirements:

Maintain current First Aid certification
Maintain current CPR certification
Complete and maintain Preventing Disease Transmission (PDT) training
Complete and maintain Certified Restraint Training (CRT)
Complete Medication Administration training including Core A and B
Complete Home and Community Support Professional (HCSP) training and maintain registry requirements
Complete Person Served Specific Training
Complete all required initial and annual training including Incident Reporting Procedures Person-Centered Planning/Individual Rights Abuse Neglect and Exploitation Health and Wellness Communication Medication Administration Emergency/Evacuation Procedures Personnel Policies Safety During Lifting/Transferring PCISP and other applicable training
Maintain all training and certifications required by the agency program and applicable regulatory or funding authorities

Additional Information:

For more information you may contact Dawn Pigg at or

Wage will be discussed during the interview and adjustments may be based on education level and experience.

Blue River Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

Education/Experience Requirements:

High school diploma from an accredited school or equivalent required

Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities

Experience working with the aging population

Bachelors degree in education sociology or a related field preferred

One year of supervisory experience preferred