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Turning Point · 4 days ago

Program Manager

Danvers, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$52K/yr - $52K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and Human Rights of all individuals residing in the residential group home

Exercises routine decision making regarding the program. Refer complex situations to the Coordinator of Program Services for consultation

Interview, hire, orient, and train employees.

Provide on-going monitoring, coaching and guidance regarding employee performance, conduct performance reviews and developmental goal meetings.

Direct and communicate Turning Point, Inc.’s organizational and program mission, goals and objectives to staff

Delegate programmatic responsibilities to Lead and/or Direct Support Staff

Develop, implement, and monitor all household routines and procedures, including ensuring that all standards of hygiene and household cleanliness are maintained

Manage financial matters directly related to individual’s funds and household budget

Conduct menu planning with input from the individuals, following any physician ordered diets, as well as keeping in mind good nutritional choices. Ensures adequate food supply is always in the program by completing or assigning grocery shopping to a staff person and by checking that the menus and dietary plans are being followed

Act as a liaison with the individuals families/guardians, DDS/MRC/Forensic Service Coordinators/Case Managers, and day program staff. Ensures the monthly communication forms are completed and mailed to the families/guardians

Facilitate monthly staff meetings with program staff

Ensure all individuals are taken to medical, dental, psychiatric, and other appointments as indicated and that appropriate follow-ups are completed

Maintain and update program information required by DDS/MRC licensing and/or Survey and Certification Standards

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

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Direct SupportResidential ExperienceDevelopmentally DisabledTraumatic Brain InjuryBehavior PlansFirst AidCPRMAP CertificationsPositive Behavioral Supports CertificationPABC CertificationDrivingLeadershipSupervisoryProblem-SolvingCommunication

Required

BS/BA and/or equivalent experience, preferably prior management and/or supervisory experience in a residential setting

A minimum of (5+) five years’ direct support residential experience and/or closely related experience working with intellectually and developmentally disabled individuals and/or individuals with traumatic brain injury, including experience and/or demonstration of prior leadership and supervisory experience

Thorough working knowledge of the Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS), and/or Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) regulations and the ISP process

Prior experience with behavior plans for developmentally disabled individuals and/or individuals with traumatic brain injury

Possession of a current First Aid, CPR, and MAP certifications, and any other certification, as required for the specific position prior to beginning work and continuing of employment. Ability to obtain a Positive Behavioral Supports certification and maintain PABC certification as required

Position will require frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, as well as occasional driving to transport individuals to their day programs, medical appointments, and community activities. Additionally, occasional lifting will be required depending on individuals supported