Residential Program Manager - Columbus, OH

Job Details

Franklin County - Residential Supports - Columbus, OH

Full Time

Description

The Program Coordinator is responsible for performing a wide variety of supervisory activities as directed by the Program Director. The Program Coordinator will maintain and monitor program execution at the site while also acting as a liaison for the Program Director and Staff. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations and incident reporting procedures. He/she will oversee and monitor all program logs and documentation. He/she will be responsible for sufficient number of staff to be on duty and available at all times to provide necessary and adequate safety and care. The Program Coordinator will be expected to maintain and model, at all times, appropriate behavior and interactions for staff and clients. The Program Coordinator will update the Program Director and staff of any relevant issues and/or tasks as needed. The Program Coordinator in conjunction with the Program Director is responsible for coordinating all outings and activities for clients when appropriate. He/she will supervise site and alarm maintenance. Program Coordinator will be responsible for ongoing process improvement recommendations. All programmatic changes need to be communicated to and approved by the Program Director prior to implementation. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position.

POSITION’S ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Maintains communication with staff and observes staff to monitor program strengths and weaknesses

Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and reporting procedures in their local Counties.

Sufficient knowledge and experience to administer effective and ongoing operations of the Developmental Disabilities services.

Responsible for the overall operation of PALS Developmental Disabilities Services

Skill in providing supervision

Must have a current and valid Driver’s License

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited university with a minimum of a Bachelors Degree preferred, and with at least four years experience in working with persons with Developmental Disabilities. Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of the discipline

Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written skills

Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals

Must have appropriate experience and administrative capabilities

Maintains current annual training requirements

Must successfully complete all criminal background screens annually

Fluency in American Sign Language desired

GENERAL WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Light to moderate traveling locally within the county

Potential exposure to violent situations and exposure to airborne/blood-borne pathogens or other potentially infectious materials