Residential Program Manager at Community Options, Inc., Phoenix, AZ

Residential Program Manager at Community Options, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ. $50,000 a year. Apply with swipeandhired.

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are actively seeking an experienced Residential Program Manager in Tempe, AZ who will lead a team to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will support teams with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals.
This position requires being ON-CALL
Starting Pay: $50,000 per year
Responsibilities:

• Lead and train teams to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique

needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

• Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
• Provide training on daily routines including cleaning, cooking established meal plans, feeding,

medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene

• Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance

management, staff meetings, and employee recognition

• Develop and implement activity programs including the Meaningful Day curriculum
• Communicate with the families and guardians of individuals we support as needed
• Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an

interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments

• Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP including medication management, meal

planning, and behavior management

• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Assist with monitoring the finances of individuals ensuring purchases are approved and

accounted for with documentation

• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary

supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies

• May be required to fill shifts when staffing issues arise
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or

investigation

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background,

central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree Preferred
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Five years of Direct Support Professional experience and/or at least three years of management experience
• Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
• Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
• Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports

Working Conditions:

• Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities

Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M /F/D/V
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