24-Hour Program Manager

at  Alvordtaylor Inc

We are inspired by the individuals we support and collaborate with others to ensure their quality experiences at home, at work, and in the community. Alvord-Taylor offers healthcare benefits including employer paid medical and dental, in addition to voluntary insurance including vision, flexible spending, life insurance, and 401k plan. We also offer a company paid employee assistance program and lifestyle savings account to all of our full-time employees who work 30+ hours a week.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Program Manager is responsible for overall operation and success of assigned program(s) and implementation of programs and services for the individuals we support in order to assist them in achieving their goals and highest possible levels of independence. The Program Manager cultivates professional and cooperative relationships with supported individuals, their families, and staff to ensure the successful implementation of support plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in developmental disabilities and health services within Oregon. Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred.
• Two (2) or more years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Demonstrable experience and abilities in:
• Providing effective programs for people with developmental disabilities
• Experience in developing behavior support plans and evaluating data
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Must possess a valid Oregon drivers license and be insurable by the agencys insurance carrier.
• Must obtain and maintain, with agency assistance, certification in First Aid and CPR, Mandatory Abuse Reporting, Blood-borne Pathogens, and Oregon Intervention Systems (OIS)(Note: all training is paid and provided by Alvord-Taylor)
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Ability to Commute:

• Springfield, OR 97477 (Preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Oversees work of direct support professionals and provides supervision and development in a supportive manner
• Ensures support plans are developed, completed, trained, and implemented for each assigned supported individual
• Manages and completes reports and documentation for supported program in a timely manner, including:
• T-Logs and General Event Reports for assigned employees
• Medication Authorization Records (MARs)
• Healthcare Reports
• ISP Data Reports
• Ensures supported individuals at program(s) receive highest quality of care, service, and support, including but not limited to:
• Completion of all required health examinations
• Safe transportation for assigned people
• Medication reviews
• Balance Test completed with the psychiatric provider for each assigned supported individual per agency policy
• Coordination and attendance of assigned supported individuals healthcare appointments as required
• Obtaining services and/or benefits (e.g. SSI, Medicaid) for supported individuals
• Communication with persons involved in the life of the assigned people
• Ensures medications are managed and disposed of according to policy
• Understands and follows process for making permanent changes to approved program schedules
• Manages financials for supported individuals at assigned program(s)
• Understand and utilize policies and union contract
• Conducts staff and one-on-one meetings with staff and maintain appropriate supervision and support
• Ensures staff are properly trained to provide highest levels of care to supported individuals as required by local, state, and federal law as well as Alvord-Taylor policy
• Work direct care shifts, in the event staff is unavailable to work
• Participate in on-call rotations and twenty-four-hour administrative coverage
• Report suspected supported individuals rights violations or suspected neglect, abuse, or exploitation to Lane County Developmental Disability Services, then to management, per the OAR requirements.
• Attends mandatory meetings and trainings
• Complete DSP core competencies at assigned program per expected timelines
• Assist in the training of new Program Managers