Day Program Manager

Reports to: Director of Program Services

Supervises: Full Time and Relief Day Program Direct Support Professionals, Day Program Assistant Manager

Essential Functions:

Leadership Skills:

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills
• Demonstrates competency in effectively leading a team of a large number of staff
• Demonstrates competency in the following leadership areas:

a) Effective Communication

b) Situational Leadership

c) Motivating Others

d) Managing Poor Performance

Clinical Competency:

• Has knowledge of populations diagnosis and can teach it to their staff
• Demonstrates positive interventions based on individual plans when working with the people we support
• Displays willingness to expand their knowledge through training

Interpersonal Skills:

• Works alongside peers and support departments
• Develops good relationships with support departments and staff
• Displays the ability to work through problems with others to achieve a positive outcome for all.

Organizational Work:

• Operates their program effectively and efficiently in an organized manner in adherence to NHC and OPWDD guidelines
• Operates program at a high level of commitment to the organizations mission, above OPWDD standards
• Effectively implement and displays uniformity in Day program with systems such as ICARE, Med Administration, Fire Safety, etc.

Performance Evaluation:

• Overall rating- Meets Expectations- Consistently meets performance standards and job requirements.

Additional Functions:

1. Serve as an acceptable role model for all attendees and staff.

2. Participate in the staff in-service training programs as required.

3. Perform any other responsibilities as deemed necessary to the position by The Director of Program Services.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Occasional walking, squatting and bending.
• Occasional need to lift up to 50 lbs independently and up to 100 lbs with assistance.
• Occasional need for physical intervention (SCIP).
• Potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.
• Frequent driving.
• Occasional sitting and computer work.

Salary Range: $42,500-$48,500 Annually