MVLE is hiring for a Program Manager of Group Day Services in the Chantilly, VA, and Springfield, VA offices.

Wage/Salary: $52,000.00 to $68,619.20 per year 

OVERVIEW

The Program Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Community Connect Programs, ensuring that the program provides high-quality support and activities tailored to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Program Manager will lead a team dedicated to enhancing the independence, personal development, and community engagement of each participant.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

Leadership: Oversee, direct, and organize the work of the Supervisors,  DSPs, and PSPs in Community Connect programs.  Ensure staff members receive appropriate training and development.  Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, set objectives in line with MVLE’s strategic vision, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.   

 

Training, Supervision, & Mentoring:   Coordinate staff training & development, and regulatory responsibilities for the organization’s group day services. Develop task lists and activity schedules for Supervisors.  Provide appropriate supervision and training, modeling, mentoring, support, or counseling to direct and personal support professionals regarding appropriate work attitudes, work skills, specific individual service delivery, and other duties in the assigned program area. Meet with the director on an established and as-needed basis to discuss workforce and program services delivery issues. Communicate individual program routines and changes to appropriate individuals, Managers, and other service Directors.

 

Program Development: Research, develop, and implement new and innovative programming that aligns with MVLE’s mission, vision, and values. Work in conjunction with the Compliance and Quality department to assist with ongoing program development.  Assist in developing community education and/or program outreach activities.  Oversee transition into and out of programs, with a focus on assisting individuals matriculate into Employment Services.

 

Liaison & Outreach: Assist in establishing and maintaining positive liaison roles with families, group homes, local school systems, intellectual disabilities service boards, and community access sites. Assist in developing community education and/or program outreach activities.

 

Compliance & Reporting: Assists in oversight of compliance with regulatory requirements.  Attend individual meetings and coordinate schedules with the other members of the program services team. Interface with other team members to improve individual service and program outcomes.  Responsible for datakeeping about outcome measures.  Audit individual electronic record-keeping files to ensure regulatory compliance and accurate recordkeeping of service delivery.  Audit staff files to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Audit sites for regulatory, procedural, and policy compliance (i.e. ensuring that DSPs) maintain Human Rights standards, Health and Safety standards, and recordkeeping standards by State Licensure, Medicaid, and CARF.    Participate in monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness, making adjustments as necessary in collaboration with leadership and quality assurance to improve participant outcomes, and program impact.  Lead continuous improvement initiatives, applying best practices in Community Connect program services.

 

Required Education and Job Experience

Bachelor’s degree, or college-level courses in human services, behavior management, psychology, or related fields are preferred.  A minimum of five years of progressive experience working with persons with developmental, physical, or other related disabilities is required.   Three years of experience supervising direct service staff.   Three years of knowledge of Medicaid regulations, state licensure regulations, and CARF are required.   Must possess a current driving license with fewer than -6 points. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to the care of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Proven leadership abilities and experience managing a diverse team. Commitment to the philosophy of person-centered services. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

 

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.