Job: Salida Day Program Manager

Job Description

Job Type: Full time, Hourly

Wage: $18.83-$21.29 

Location: Salida, CO.

Job Description

Benefits: Employees receive Paid Personal Time Off. Full-time employees receive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance benefits at a minimal cost to the employee; 100% employer-paid short-term disability, group term life, and AD/D insurance. Employees and their immediate family members are offered access to our, 100% employer-paid Employee Assistance Program. Matching 401K.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Salida Day Program Manager is responsible for leading, supporting, and guiding a team of Direct Support Professionals who assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to build connections in their communities. You will also be responsible for the daily operations of the day program, which includes Supported Employment, Supported Community Connections, and Supported Habilitation services. You will ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of services; interviewing, hiring, and training direct support professionals; attending team meetings to plan support for those receiving services. The Day Program Manager is responsible for coordinating collaborating with the Adult Services Director to create, organize and implement a Day Program curriculum using virtual learning, small groups, and one-on-one activities. The curriculum will include activities and classes related to the following areas: arts and crafts, motor/sensory development, health and safety information, daily living skills, social, and safety skills, and cultural/educational/academic learning opportunities. Is responsible for coordinating all services and supports identified in the consumers' IP; coordinate collaborate with CCB case managers.

Requirements

SKILLS EXPERIENCE (These are the education and experience requirements.)

· Demonstrated ability to provide leadership.

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as a team member.

· Demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making organizational skills.

· Self-direction and self-initiation abilities.

· Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

· Ability to handle frequent paperwork.

· Ability to adapt to new and varied situations.

· Demonstrated ability to plan and design programs.

· Demonstrated understanding and ability to implement policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of college in a related field. Educational requirements may be waived for five years of experience in related field.
• First Aid, CPR, and Medical Assistance Certification, Safety Care, valid Colorado Driver's license, and certificate of personal auto insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Might be required to carry 50+ pounds. To push/pull 100+ pounds. Lift heavy objects. Stand 4+ hours per day.

**Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee, time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands. Click “View Application” below for more detail on this specific job.