Manager, Day Program

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* Job Description:

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* Job Title:

** Manager, Day Program
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* Location:

** Joplin, Missouri
** Department:
** Day Program
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* Employment Type:

** Full Time
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* Job Summary:

** The Adult Day Program Manager is responsible for the overall direction, day-to-day operations, financial oversight, staffing, and quality assurance of the Adult Day Program (ADP). This vital role ensures that our compassionate team members are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of participants. Join us to lead a program that promotes health, safety, and person-centered services for our community's most vulnerable individuals.

We're looking for an innovative leader with strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to foster a positive team culture.

This position manages a program funded by the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the Department of Mental Health/Developmental Disabilities (DMH/DD). The Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with regulations while advocating for the needs of individuals served to create a supportive environment.
** This position offers…**  ·
** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost  ·
** Mileage Reimbursement** – Company paid for work functions requiring travel  ·
** Employee Discounts** – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition  ·
** Workplace Culture** – An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce  ·
** Additional Perks & Benefits** – Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more
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* Key Responsibilities:

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* · Maintain health, safety, confidentiality, and HIPAA compliance for all program participants.  
· Ensure compliance with DMH/DD, DHSS, Medicaid Waiver, and Fire Marshal regulations.  
· Oversee accurate and timely billing, documentation, and record-keeping for all funding sources.  
· Supervise and support all Day Program staff and volunteers, including onboarding, training, and performance management.  
· Conduct staff interviews and lead recruitment efforts in the community.  
· Analyze and improve operational procedures for quality and efficiency.  
· Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, families, community partners, and funding representatives.  
· Promote a positive team culture through leadership, recognition, and open communication.  
· Monitor and manage staffing levels, minimizing overtime and ensuring appropriate coverage.  
· Implement quality management initiatives, ensuring program outcomes align with organizational goals.  
· Advocate for individuals served, ensuring services are person-centered and responsive to their needs.  
· Other duties as assigned.
** Education, Experience, and/or Credential

Qualifications:

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* · Bachelor's degree in human services or a related field required.  
· Minimum of one (1) year experience with individuals with developmental disabilities required.  
· Relevant experience may substitute year-for-year for educational requirements.
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* Additional Qualifications:

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* · Successful completion of background checks including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect, and fingerprint check.  
· Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.  
· All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.  
· Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
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* Physical Requirements:

** ADA Consideration - Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

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