Job Information
Eliot Community Human Services DD Program Manager in Bedford, Massachusetts
Description
Eliot is known for our innovative services, high quality training & for employing the most talented people in developmental disability services. Eliot’s Developmental Disability Division provides an integrated and comprehensive network of services to adults that enhance quality of life by promoting independence, choice and community integration.
Eliot is seeking an experienced Program Manager to oversee services at a group home supporting adults with Developmental Disabilities and Autism. Successful candidates will have 3 years related experience and have skills to establish supportive relationships with individuals with developmental disabilities and commitment to meeting the individual needs and preferences of each person served.
Responsibilities:
Manage and oversee the day to day operation and overall service delivery of program.
Coordinate and oversee all case management related services for individuals in the program to include assisting individuals with managing income, entitlements, accessing community resources and scheduling/coordination medicalappointments.
Create a culture that promotes client strengths, preferences and independence. Ensure that theliving environment encourages every individual to achieve goals and maximize theirindependence.
Hire, train, schedule, evaluate, and supervise program staff.
Provide on-call administrative coverage to the program and division on a rotating basis.
Develop/implement staff schedules that ensure adequate staffing resources.
Develop daily program schedules in accordance with individual needs, preferences and interests.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Eliot is committed to identifying and dismantling barriers that prevent people with marginalized racial identities from actualizing their full employment potential, assuming leadership roles, or from fully engaging at all levels in the workplace.
Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
Computer Software Skills: Intermediate
Communication Skills: Intermediate
Administrative Tasks: Intermediate
Experience with population: Advanced
Ability to deal with fast pace setting: Advanced
Education
Required
- Bachelors or better in Psychology
Licenses & Certifications
Required
- MA Driver's License
Experience
Required
1 year: Supervision and leadership experience
3 years: Experience working with intellectually disabled adults