Program Manager Exempt

Description

The Program Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing continuous operation of all sites assigned. Responsibilities will include supervising and supporting Home Coordinators and Direct Support Professionals and assuring quality services are provided to individuals supported.

ACCOUNTABLE TO: The Director of Residential and Community Services

EXAMPLES OF WORK DUTIES/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: (any one position may not include all the following nor do all the listed examples include all duties and responsibilities which may be required of the position).

1. Responsible for overall safety and welfare of each individual supported in assigned units.

2. Ensure quality program delivery to all assigned individuals

3. Provide direction and oversight of all aspects of the operation of the sites including supervision of staff and all programmatic aspects.

4. Promote and ensure individual rights, choices, and community inclusion.

5. Make recommendations to the Director of Residential and Community Services on the hiring, corrective action, promotion and termination of employees.

6. Coordinate and assist the Home Coordinators in all licensing and certification surveys and maintain positive relationships with the staff of funding agencies.

7. Write plan of correction for licensing agencies and oversee corrections as needed.

8. Ensure Home Coordinator is scheduling all needed medical appointments and providing information regarding doctor appointments to Health Services. Ensure medical needs and information is shared with all team members.

9. Be available to respond readily to phone calls, to the needs of staff within the assigned homes and others associated with Woodhaven, except when officially relieved of such duty.

10. Required to respond to calls 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. If you are unavailable, it is your responsibility to make arrangements for someone else to cover your homes for you during your absence.

11. Coordinate and assure continuous in-service and training for assigned employees.

12. Ensure that all policies and procedures of the agency are carried out in area of responsibility.

13. Monitor expenses of assigned homes and ensure that they are within budget in those areas over which they have control. Authorize overtime as needed.

14. Prepare reports required by law or regulation to be submitted to various governmental agencies for the assigned homes.

15. Support agency policies within and outside the agency.

16. Represent the agency at governmental, professional and community meetings as assigned.

17. Complete and review performance plans and performance appraisals of assigned staff in a timely, efficient and effective manner.

18. Assist Home Coordinator in developing and implementing Behavior Management Plans.

19. Reflect values of organization and maintain principal center leadership.

20. Develop a complete working knowledge of the State Department of Mental Health licensing regulations, Medicaid Waiver procedures and CARF principals in order to facilitate compliance.

21. Assure confidential information is upheld in accordance with Woodhaven policies, procedures, DMH regulations, State and Federal laws.

22. Perform additional duties not specifically listed when emergencies or unusual situations arise and/or as assigned by supervisor or leadership staff.

At Woodhaven, we believe the meaningful work of supporting others begins with supporting our own team. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, encouraged, and equipped to grow. That commitment shows up in the way we invest in your well‑being, your professional development, and your future—so you can continue making a difference in the lives of the individuals and communities…