Assist Program Operations Manager RCA521
- Ensure all physical, emotional, and medical needs of the individuals are met on a daily basis.
- Assist in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans and Behavior Support Plans for individuals in assigned sites.
- Ensure all Human Rights are being honored and monitored with the Human Rights Coordinator and Officers.
- Assist in the development of the individual training programs in self-help skills, social aptitude, behavior management, leisure time use, and advocacy; promote individual choice, empowerment, and dignity; and secure consultant services when necessary.
- Assist in the coordination of individuals in relocation, including promoting individual preference in selection of housing and housemates.
- Assist in the coordination of assigned individual vacations through their personal preference and financial resources.
- Provide Direct Care functions as needed.
- Assist in maintaining financial records and confidential files for individuals residing in assigned sites.
- Act as a professional liaison between People Incorporated and the individuals’ family and guardians and any other stakeholders.
- May be required to use personal vehicle for work purposes.
- For LPNs, RNs, CNAs position,
- Assist in the planning and management of the individuals’ medical care.
- Assist in ensuring assigned staff are oriented and trained for all individual concerns as needed.
- Participate and ensure house meetings are conducted to increase individual empowerment, choice, pride, and ownership.
- Provide ongoing feedback to staff on a consistent basis.
- Address staff performance concerns in a timely fashion with guidance from the Program Operations Manager.
- Provide role modeling, guidance, and direction of the Positive Behavior Support model through observation and feedback to staff with guidance from the POM and Clinical Support Division.
- Assist in interviewing prospective employees, and coordinate interviews with individuals to facilitate their input in staff selection as needed.
- Assist in self-preservation testing and ensure that periodic fire drills are conducted for each individual and/or site.
- Assist in ensuring licensing compliance for assigned sites by reviewing and implementing, if necessary, Department of Developmental Services goals and standards.
- Assist in serving as liaison to licensing agents for routine scheduling and the survey/certification process, and to landlords and governmental agencies, to promote and facilitate individual involvement.
- Assist in conducting the QA assessment tool monthly as needed.
- Assist in providing oversight of MAP implementation, training and compliance, familiarity with regulations and updates.
- Conduct staff training pursuant to Agency and MAP policy and procedure to ensure Agency and division compliance.
- Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
- Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.
- Assist in providing oversight of staff time management, coverage, and overtime.
- Conduct staff meetings on a monthly basis or as needed.
- Provide reports and program information as directed, including coordinating the collating and forwarding of documents to associate departments and agencies.
- Assist in communicating with guardians and families.
- Acts as Interim Program Operations Manager in the absence of Program Operations Manager.
- Serve as on-call supervisor during on-shift hours, including nights and weekends as needed.
- Assist in coordinating relief pool scheduling and evaluation.
- Maintain expertise in field through attendance at assigned training.
- Work collaboratively with other Residential Division sites to provide supports as needed.
- Work as a part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve desired outcomes.
- Attend Residential Division Team meetings as assigned.
- Review and adhere to budget.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Assist in the coordination and participate in licensing and other internal and/or external reviews as needed.
- Ensure all necessary equipment and facility inspections conform to regulatory standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of Agency vehicle and keep related maintenance logs.
- An associate’s degree in human services or a related field; or one year of related experience
- Current Massachusetts C.N.A. license
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate effective project management skills
- Ability to follow organization policies, procedures, and management decisions
- Ability to supervise or coordinate others in a residential setting serving developmentally disabled adults
- Ability to respond adeptly and responsibly to site and division emergencies
- Ability to safely transport individuals using an Agency and/or personal vehicle
- Ability to stay on shift until the following shift has all arrived or management has approved otherwise
- A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid driver’s license
- A current copy of all required health records and TB assessments
- Individuals with interest in C.N.A, PCA and HHA type work are encouraged to apply.
- Students in Human Services, Psychology, and Sociology programs are encouraged to apply.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to demonstrate effective project management and leadership skills.
- For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**
- Tuition Assistance Program
- 4 weeks accrued paid time off
- 11 paid holidays annually
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 403(b) savings plan
- Wellness Activities and initiatives
- Select employee discounts through LifeMart
- FSA
- Employee Assistance Program
- FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Short-term Disability Insurance
- Public Services Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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