Supportive Living Services (SLS) Manager Straight Path SLS/ILS Downey, CA Job Details Full-time $27 - $50 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Supervisory support in social service case management CPR Certification Staff supervision Teamwork Program design Program management Experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Social service program staff supervision Experience working with individuals with cognitive disabilities Master's degree Care planning in social services Team development Driver's License Bachelor's degree First Aid Certification Social service program quality assurance Intellectual disabilities support Behavioral support plan implementation Developing new training programs Experience working with adults with disabilities Working with families Adults with developmental disabilities Non-profit experience Experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities General management Operations planning Professional development training Full Job Description Position Overview The SLS Manager is a management-level position within the Supportive Living Services (SLS) Program at Straight Path, an agency based in Downey, California. Straight Path advocates for the selfdetermination of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a diverse range of individualized, innovative services and behavioral supports aimed at fostering happy and healthy lives. Unique Characteristics The SLS Manager oversees Supportive Living Services (SLS), a program that provides highly individualized, person-centered supportive services and life skills training to adults with developmental special needs and behavioral challenges in their homes. The SLS Manager's primary responsibility is to develop and coordinate care plans for individuals. As the lead care coordinator, the SLS Manager supervises, trains, and oversees a team of staff who deliver direct support services. The SLS Manager ensures that the planning process is dynamic, providing clients with access to a wide range of supports and opportunities, including leveraging natural supports and developing "circles of support" for each client. The SLS Manager is a strong team leader, liaison, and advocate, reporting to Straight Path Program Administrators Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

As a member of the Management Team, I am responsible for several key areas:

Providing Oversight:

I ensure the effective daily implementation of the Supportive Living Services Program.

Ensuring Strong Staffing and Teamwork:

I maintain a strong team to deliver high-quality programming.

Coordinating Clients' Services and Person-Centered Planning:

I coordinate clients' services and Person-Centered Planning to ensure comprehensive support.

Developing Program Systems and Policies:

I develop program systems and policies to ensure that individualized Service Plans are complete.

Troubleshooting:

I address critical program, staff coverage and organizational issues to ensure smooth operations. Actively promotes Straight Path's vision, mission and positive organizational culture with team and across teams. Promotes and models professionalism. Provides weekly supervision in staff meetings with SLS staff. Provides ongoing feedback to SLS staff on performance and coaches them to achieve performance goals. Completes annual performance evaluations. Convenes weekly team meetings to ensure strong coordination, teamwork and plan implementation. Supports the development of a high functioning effective team through team building, positive conflict resolution and staff development activities. Develops an annual training plan for staff with SLS team members. Identifies program needs and works with Straight Path leadership to ensure continuous program improvement. Be readily available by the phone Straight Path provides for any after hour emergencies. Actively engages staff in the use of person-centered planning practices to ensure high quality services and client engagement. Works closely with direct service staff to effectively implement each plan. Coordinates the development of annual Individualized Service Plans (ISP) for clients. Oversees the development of a strong "circle of support" (natural supports) for each client to promote community integration and support. Ensures regular case reviews of participants to refine individual plans and goals. Liaisons effectively with case managers, family members and other service providers, maintaining strong communication and partnerships. Collaborates with other departments and Regional Center to actively support individual needs and proactively address concerns and issues. Provides crisis intervention as needed enlisting supports to stabilize client. Assumes on-call responsibilities as part of an agency wide team. Proactively addresses critical program issues. Establishes and oversees staff scheduling. Meets regularly with other SLS Supervisor's to plan and address quality program improvements. Works flexible work schedule. Prepares reports, case summaries, correspondence and other written materials as required. Maintains all records in accordance with Quality Assurance standards. Other duties as assigned by the SLS Administrators and/or Executive Director. Required Knowledge and Skills Extensive knowledge and experience in effectively working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. Ability to train and consult with paraprofessional staff to work effectively with individuals with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges. Ability to develop and implement quality programs and services to meet the needs of adults with developmental disabilities and their families. Ability to formulate a service plan and to engage in person centered thinking and planning. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to make public presentations and provide in-service training and education. Extensive experience in the field of developmental disabilities, including proven record of successfully working with program development implementation and quality assurance. Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills. Ability to professionally represent Straight Path with Regional Center's and other partner agencies. Leadership experience with managing program services including developing high performing teams and providing effective supervision, consultation and feedback to staff. Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to meet the short and long- range goals of the agency. Minimum Qualifications Extensive knowledge and experience in effectively working with persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges Extensive experience in the field of developmental disabilities, including proven record of successfully working with program development implementation and quality assurance Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to make public presentations and provide in-service training and education Five years or more of progressively responsible experience at a non-profit agency Three years of experience providing staff supervision, leadership and training in a human service program setting Thorough knowledge and understanding of developmental disabilities, including familiarity with Regional Center requirements Willingness to take a leadership role in program development and quality improvement efforts Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Counseling Psychology, Special Education, or Social Services field; Master's degree preferred Experience as a Skills Instructor working with adults with developmental disabilities

• Have a valid driver's license and a clean and insurable driving record Must have a car in working order Have First-Aid Basics and CPR training certification

• Required to undergo and clear criminal background check

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$27.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person