SPECTRUM COMMUNITY SERVICES, an affiliate of Spectrum Human Services

Providing a Spectrum of Quality Services and Life Enhancing Opportunities for Individuals in the Community

Looking to hire a Program Manager to work in our Lake Gerald Home, a Specialized Residential AFC Home for Intellectually/Developmentally Disabled and Mentally Ill Adults, located in Sparta, MI.

Full-time, Salary/Exempt position with benefit package and paid time off.

Our Lake Gerald Home is a 6 Bed Medical Co-ed Home. This program currently serves four female and two male residents. We provide individualized treatment which may include; Self-Care Skills, Communication, Motor Skills, Social Skills, Cognitive, Daily Living Skills (housekeeping, survival skills), and Family Recreation in a 24 hour supervised living environment. Our programs focus on normalizing life patterns and each individual achieving his/her maximum potential while living as independently as possible and reintegrating back into the community.

Direct support responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Supporting all aspects of the day-to-day lives of individuals with Moderate to Severe Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. Support individuals with Cerebral Palsy who use wheelchairs for assistance and have Hoyer lifts.
• Supporting their overall health, safety, and personal care needs such as eating, bathing, dressing, and changing of briefs. Daily medication management. Maintaining specific dietary needs.
• Helping to maintain their home and household tasks such as the cooking, cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Being a role-model, mentor, and support staff.

This is more than just "a job"; come join our team of dedicated direct support staff who are directly impacting the lives of people in our community.

PROGRAM MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Teaches Direct Support staff how to support people with disabilities, both by example and as outlined in each individual’s Person Centered Plan. Creates positive and supportive teamwork atmosphere within the home, where all members contribute and are valued. Provides leadership to the team and to individual staff, providing support and direction to staff. Manages and promotes the smooth operation of the home, including maintenance, safe environment, budget, staff-related issues and vehicle-related issues. Identifies opportunities for improvement and actively participates in their implementation. Meets or exceeds program quality standards and identifies and acts on areas for improvement. Supports culturally competent recovery-based practices and person centered planning as a shared decision making process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of two (2) years previous experience working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities or mental illness required, with one (1) of the years being Supervisory or Lead experience.
• Minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check including fingerprinting, medical clearance (TB test, drug screen & physical), MVR clearance and DHHS clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teach Direct Support Staff how to support people with disabilities, including specific needs of individuals.
• Coordinates the specific supplies and equipment needs of individuals (medical, adaptive equipment).
• Participates in individuals’ Person Centered Planning. Leads the staff in implementing the plans and recommending necessary changes to the plans.
• Provides safekeeping of individual’s funds, including accurate accounting of all expenditures and monies received.
• Assist in providing direct support to individuals served.
• Role model for staff and individuals.
• Ensures that individuals receive all assistance for which they are eligible (i.e. food stamps, Medicaid, Medicare, Home Health, SSI, etc.)
• In all interactions, communicates with others in a clear, effective and respectful manner.
• Leads the team through daily interactions, staff meetings, goal setting and promotion of the agency mission.
• Supports individual staff to improve their skills. This involves providing scheduling training, role modeling, developing plans for improvement and providing opportunities for career growth/advancement.
• Provides and schedules training for all staff to ensure that all staff are fully competent in all areas of responsibility.
• Creates a cohesive home/team environment that is supportive and recognizes the contributions of all members.
• Involves all staff in the daily operations of the home, delegate responsibilities according to staff strengths.
• Recruits and hires staff for positions within the program.
• Follows agency policies and applicable laws regarding all personnel related issues.
• Communicates procedures and policies to staff. Conducts work within these guides.
• Ensures that documentation of supports is provided (medications, health care, activities, skill building programs, financial, etc.).
• Operates program within budget parameters. Shares budget information and reports with staff.
• Arranges maintenance of home and vehicle, ensuring they are safe, clean and inviting.
• Provides for smooth operation of home through effective scheduling, routines and communication.
• Completes all required reports timely.
• Completes all other duties as assigned by Administration.
• Participates in development of Continuous Quality Improvement plans. Makes the plans part of how work is done every day. Communicates plans to staff and others, promoting their goals.
• Monitor program outcomes, to see that program is meeting/exceeding guidelines.
• Manages program in manner that meets or exceeds expectation of stakeholders, accreditation and regulatory bodies (such as CARF, CMH, AFC Licensing).

It is the policy of Spectrum Human Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Spectrum will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.