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PROGRAM MANAGER

Makom - Rockville, MD

Job Details

$60,000 - $75,160 a year

Description

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Coordinates and performs administrative and technical tasks necessary for achieving program efficacy and objectives.
Communicate in a timely manner with the Program Director and all other relevant individuals to discuss items of importance. In addition, they will provide input to the Program Director to assist in promoting the individuals needs.

Oversee relationships with residents families, day placement staff, Coordinators of Community Support, and other Interdisciplinary Team members.
Serve as liaison between Makom and residents families/advocates
Ensure alternative living units maintain good relations with neighbors. Provide feedback to supervisors in a timely manner
Document all incidents, ICM notes when needed, PCP goals, behavior plan data collection, and other items as requested.
Report individual welfare, safety, health, and maintenance issues in accordance with Makom communication procedures.

Regularly review and be familiar with nursing assessments, the medical status of all individuals, and recommendations provided by the delegating nurse and any other medical professional.
Transport individuals in a safe and appropriate manner.
Support the individual dietary needs of all individuals.
Take the initiative to provide a role model and support other staff in the implementation of the PCP
Act as a member of the Interdisciplinary team who participate in PCP planning and quarterly updates. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Being familiar with the individuals PCP, goals and data collection.
Assist individuals in developing self-help skills including activities of daily living (ADLs).
Assist individuals in developing independent living skills including meal preparation, household tasks, grocery shopping, community safety, travel training, assistance with hygiene needs, healthy living, and additional independent living skills.
Assist individuals in utilizing public transportation and Metro Access.
Initiate and facilitate social and recreational opportunities including expressive/creative arts, fitness, computer skills, and community outings.

Ensure training is completed per Makom, State and Federal requirements
Monitor staff performance and address personnel and disciplinary issues as they arise

Ensure documentation is completed accurately and appropriately, including but not limited to:
- Critical incident reports
- Individual files
- Administrative forms

Help Facilitate staff meetings on a monthly basis
Oversee implementation of Person-Centered Plans (PCPs) and ensure goals are being worked on

Ensure that all relevant state, local, and federal regulatory regulations are met
Participate in agency wide committees as needed.
Plan and develop systems and procedures that ensure the homes operates efficiently and with the highest quality which is consistent with Makom policies
Assist with the mentoring of new hires.
Assist with relief coverage for direct support staff who request time off.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree. (BS in Psychology or Human Services preferred)
Three years' experience in developmental disability is required Experience working with individuals with disabilities
1-year supervisory experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

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