About The Role

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services is responsible for the overall supervision of the Day Habilitation programs (site-based & without walls-WOW) located in Irvington, Orangeburg, and New City. Also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned Day Habilitation program. Provides supervision to Assistant Managers and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) of Day Habilitation services. Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations as set forth by OPWDD.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assigned Day Habilitation program.

Provides supervision to Assistant Managers and Direct Support Professionals of the Day Habilitation programs.

Responsible for compliance with applicable regulations as outlined by OPWDD, Medicaid and the Agency.

Ensures all program participants are provided with meaningful services in accordance with individualized, person-centered program plans.

Ensures the health, safety and well-being of individuals served is maintained at the highest possible level.

Ensures staff document service delivery in accordance with CMS guidelines.

Ensures staff are trained and informed of all pertinent information which promotes quality programming, positive relationships, and individual care.

Develops and monitors staff schedules. Ensures adequate coverage is maintained.

Establishes positive working relationships and coordination with each individual’s treatment team, family and/or advocate. Attends and participates in program planning and team meetings.

Develop and update Staff Action Plans in accordance with identified individuals’ valued outcomes, adhering to OPWDD and CMS regulations.

Prepare and review reports (i.e., vehicle logs, fire drills, weekly schedules, etc.).

Ensure fire drills are conducted on a quarterly basis.

Utilize Precision Care to update and complete Staff Action plans and daily attendance.

All other duties as deemed appropriate by agency administration.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Computer – The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs

Office Equipment- The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.

Communication - The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language

Writing - The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.

Lifting - The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.

Push/Pull - The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.

Sitting, Standing and Walking – The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.

Stooping -The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services may occasionally stoop. This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.

Kneeling -The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services may occasionally kneel. This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).

Crouching - The Senior Manager of Day Habilitation Services may occasionally crouch. This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.

Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers. The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications & Competencies

High School Diploma required, Associate or Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.

Experience

Experience using an electronic health care system to review and manage data.

Additional Competencies

Strong interpersonal skills and capacity to build relationships and interact appropriately with staff and external partners.
Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.