Program Manager (66892)

Program Manager (66892) DS Skagit - Mount Vernon, WA 98273 Apply Overview Salary Range $84,476.00 - $93,368.00

Salary/year Position Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Apply Description About VOAWW:

Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives and lived experiences that allow us to better serve and uplift our community - and each other. Volunteers of America Western Washington is officially a designated CARE trauma informed organization. Benefits (Full time)

Vacation and Sick Time :

Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hours Competitive compensation

Holidays:

8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidays Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent care Free Employee Assistance program 403(b) Retirement Plan matching Professional Development opportunities

GENERAL FUNCTION

The Program Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day functioning of the Supported Living Program to include all aspects of hiring, training, and scheduling staff to meet the clients needs; Maintaining good working relationships with families and guardians, the community, other collaborative agencies and persons, and the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Must have knowledge and understanding of WAC's, Regulations, and DDD policies that govern community residential programs and Volunteers of America Western Washington policies & procedures.

PRINCIPLE ACTIVITIES

Ensure that needed health care services to clients are provided in a consistent, timely, appropriate and coordinated manner. Will work with clients directly. Ensures that client's living spaces are maintained, safe, and healthy environments. Attends

ISP/IISP

meetings, facilitates person centered planning meetings and writes IISP goals and objectives. Also, writes six-month summaries on client progress. Ensures that client instructional programs are implemented per ISP and documented as required. Ensures that clients are trained in emergency procedures. Maintains positive, regular contact and communication with clients, guardians, and DDD. Provides supervision to lead staff and staff, including written evaluations. Arranges and facilitates regular staff meetings and attends Manager's meetings. Maintain all required training competency's as outlined by the agency and DDD. Will work with agency trainer to provide feedback as to staff training needs. Assists in locating suitable housing for clients as needed. Participates in scheduled office day(s) as needed to assist with answering phones, fielding community inquiries and miscellaneous office duties as assigned. Program Manager is to carry agency cell phone and be available for emergency calls as needed. Facilitates employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and staff training requirements. Ensures client financial records are accurate and maintained. Supervise timely completion of time cards.

EFFECT ON END RESULT

Client Safety needs met as outlined in the ISP and contract requirements, State WACs met, and client training toward more independence being offered specific to the individuals we serve. Appropriate staff hired, trained, and supervised. Communication maintained with staff, clients and guardians. Having a cooperative, effective management team that utilizes each other as resources and cooperatively resolves challenges

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in an office and supported living site environment to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk and sit Must be able to see and use computer and be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and clients in person and over the telephone. Must be able to reach above head and perform repetitive movements. May be required to stand for long periods of time. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with help, may be required to lift higher weights with help and tools such as a lift. Must be able to drive automobile, and should you ever be involved in an accident during work time, you will be required to be subject to drug and alcohol testing. #voaww3 Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in a related human service field or at least two years of experience working with developmentally disabled persons; experience in a supervisory position strongly preferred. Related experience can be substituted for educational requirements. Required, as a condition of employment, to obtain: CPR/First Aid certification, Nursing Assistant Registration within 120 days of employment, and to attend all required trainings as scheduled. Must pass (90%) the Mandated Reporting Post-Test. Must be organized and able to work independently. Must have exceptional time management skills and be able to handle multiple projects at once. Knowledgeable and skilled in all MS Office applications. Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication. Accepts responsibility for one's own actions and follows through on commitments. Must have and maintain an acceptable background check record per State guidelines. Must have reliable personal transportation and the ability to safely transport clients via personal and/or agency vehicles as well as obtain the necessary VOA training to do so. Demonstrates the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.

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