Day Program/ISS Mgr (NE) at Caregiver – Abilene, Texas

Day Program/ISS Manager

Under general supervision, responsible for administering and overseeing Day Habilitation operations for

those with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the company.

Essential Functions:

• Ensure quality, and safe delivery of all day habilitation services through implementation of written policies and procedures complying with Federal, State, and local rules, regulations, and laws.
• Develop and implement policies and systems to ensure consistent quality and safe services throughout the company within guidelines established by governmental agencies.
• Monitor and improve day habilitation services in company by developing creative programs to maximize individual satisfaction.
• Project number, type and utilization of personnel for current and future needs for the company. Ensure hiring, retention and pay for appropriate personnel.
• Ensure day habilitation managers are appropriately trained according to all guidelines and regulations established by company, and governmental agencies.
• Collaborate with and assist with appropriate Team Members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of projected budget expenses.
• Coordinates strategic planning with a goal of growth through implementation of future day habilitation contracts.
• Oversees Quality Assurance activities
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Directly supervises all community facilitators and is responsible for all employment actions for community facilitators including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, training, disciplining, rewarding, evaluating, and terminating

Qualifications:

• Creative and innovative; able to plan and implement programs and activities at a reasonable cost.
• Outstanding communication skills, demonstrating patience and understanding.
• Strong organizational mindset.
• Proficient in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access database.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Proven ability to motivate Team Members and Individuals toward positive outcomes.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of social services from an accredited university/college preferred or equivalent years of experience accepted.
• Must have at least 5 years’ experience working with people with developmental disabilities in the HCS and/or ICF-IDD field.