Are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others? Do you enjoy caring for and mentoring others with disabilities?

MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community.

Overview

At T.C. Harris we achieve our mission by ensuring individuals with neurodiversity needs have the individualized support, self-direction, educational opportunities, and family and community involvement necessary to learn and experience all that life can offer.

QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree in a social or behavioral science field and one (1) year experience in residential services, or a minimum of three (3) years of experience working with children with developmental disabilities and one (1) year supervisory experience preferred. Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in therapeutic setting(s) supporting individuals with a dual diagnosis of developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorder(s) required. Age 21 or older required. Demonstrates an ability to exercise good judgment and effectively solve problems. Remains calm under pressure and maintains self-composure/self-control in times of high stress or when others are excited. Effective working alone and as a member of a team.

SUPERVISION: This job reports to the Program Coordinator and does have direct reports.

POSITION PHILOSOPHY: The Program Manager is responsible for supervision of Direct Support Professionals and the Assistant Program Supervisor in assigned program, coordination of the living area, and direct support of individuals, collaborating in team building, and provides organization, communication, and coordination functions necessary to achieve Individual, Team, and Company goals. Provides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support to students in living, activity, school, work, and community settings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS LISTED BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Coordinates daily routines and activities for the assigned site, coordinates individual and general treatment programs.

• Provides supervision, coaching, modeling, engagement, and support of students in living, activity, school, and community settings. Instructs, organizes, and assists students with carrying out daily living activities, recreational activities, developing self-care skills (health/hygiene), learning, and practicing social and peer interaction, community interaction and coping skills, budgeting for small personal expenditures, and schoolwork and/or homework.

• Conducts team meetings, facilitates treatment discussion, assures team meeting minutes are completed thoroughly, distributed, and posted on SharePoint.

• Provides coaching, training, feedback regarding performance, conduct, and attendance. Conducts bi-weekly meetings with employees directly supervised to discuss student progress and concerns, and team related topics.

• Meets regularly with designated Program Coordinator to discuss topics related to students, employees, team and agency.

• Participates in medication reviews, providing behavioral observation to assist with assessment of current medications.

• Creates, maintains, and posts staff schedules to ensure appropriate levels of student supervision in accordance with agency guidelines. Complies with on-call procedures related to staff attendance providing coverage as needed.

Additional Information

MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences. We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our workspaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter.

Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely engage our Owners and potential Owners.  We ask for demographic information so that we can be intentional in supporting our Owners best.  Although not required, we would appreciate you sharing to help our commitment of cultivating a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and belonging MyPath.

Our Culture

At MyPath, we support an ownership culture throughout the organization. Our culture is based on our five beliefs and behaviors:

Passion

Accountability

Teamwork

Openness

Continuous Learning and Innovation

As an employee owner, you can expect transparency, respect and appreciation. You’ll impact the place you work and map a career within MyPath. With your passion and our breadth of services, your options are nearly limitless!