Manager Disability Support Services

　　Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=265+N.+Clinton+Ave.+Rochester+NY+USA+14605)

　　Description

　　FUNCTION:

　　As the Developmental Disabilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the Day Habilitation and Afterschool Respite Program (ASR). You will be responsible for intake, staff scheduling, billing, case management action plans, and working with care coordinators in life-plan/ISP meetings. You will provide guidance for planned activities, goals and outcomes for participants in the I/DD. You will be responsible for working effectively with the Day Habilitation and Afterschool Respite staff to ensure the program carries out the policies, procedures and responsibilities of the individuals who will participate in the program, using OPWDD guidelines.

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Develop Day Habilitation Service Plans in conjunction with ISP with input from the people supported, family, advocate, service coordinator, and other staff.

　　Attends and participates in meetings as requested in a professional, cooperative and communication manner, and work-adjusts schedule accordingly.

　　Comes to the meeting having reviewed all pertinent information and demonstrates a good knowledge of the person’s ISP, Day Habilitation Service Plan, interests, assets, obstacles and development towards achieving life goals and /or values outcomes.

　　Recommends Day Habilitation Services that are designed to meet the person’s choice and comply with applicable regulations, and particularly with the elements of independence, inclusion, individualization, productivity, and governing principles of OPWDD.

　　When able to attend case reviews, ensure coverage by someone else in the program area familiar with the person supported. Submits written input form to program administration if no one from the core area is able to attend.

　　Covers case review/Life plan meetings as requested (if core counselor can’t attend) and provide input relevant to the program services being provided.

　　Actively recruit and complete intake for Afterschool Respite Program

　　Participate in ISP/Life plan meetings.

　　Act as a liaison with parent and care coordinator

　　Attend case reviews/Life plan meetings, ensures coverage by someone else in the program area familiar with the consumer.

　　Submits written input form to program administration if no one from the core area is able to attend.

　　Plan program activities for ASR program

　　Completes all required documentation.

　　Progress notes are completed on a daily basis and filed in the person’s Day Service record.

　　ISP input is provided as requested by the Care Coordinator.

　　Day Habilitation Staff Action plans are submitted with all required elements within identified timeframes.

　　Maintain monthly summaries in coordination with billing process.

　　Communicates between residence and Day Service provider for all significant occurrences/events.

　　Completes or updates person’s Individual Plan of Protection Day Habilitation Addendum on an annual basis and per as changes occur.

　　Daily attendance sheets are completed as required.

　　Maintains and provides effective programs.

　　Provides supervision and directions to support relative to daily responsibility in providing Day Habilitation services. Provides adequate core room structure and calendar of daily activities to enable all staff assigned in the room to carry out the planned services.

　　Provides ongoing encouragement to people supported toward independence. Attention is given to assure persons’ rights are addressed and respected.

　　Provides required interventions as specified in Life plan and Day Services Plan.

　　Maintains the service base in the areas of safety.

　　Conducts monthly fire drills.

　　Test water temperatures weekly.

　　Oversees van driver.

　　Oversees van maintenance. Ensures van driver is up on van maintenance.

　　Updates program billing sheets monthly.

　　Cooperates and works professionally with others for the overall smooth operation of the Day Habilitation service base.

　　Communicates professionally with coworkers and managers.

　　Works is a cooperative manner with coworker and managers.

　　Keeps managers informed of problems and presents them in a prompt and professional manner.

　　Adheres to Day Habilitation Services and NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities rules and regulations governing operation and conduct in Day Habilitation Services (smoking, eating policies, etc.)

　　Perform all other duties as assigned by the Division Manager.

　　Attend/support Urban League of Rochester events and fundraising functions, specifically ULR Membership Drive and United Way Campaign.

　　Requirements

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred but will accept an associate degree with relevant experience working with the developmentally disabled population or human services field.

　　Must be proficient with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Publisher, Power-Point

　　Must have experience with Zoom, WebEx, Adobe Connect, or Microsoft Team

　　At least two years’ experience in working with families and youth in an urban setting.

　　Minimum of one-year experience with developmentally disabled population.

　　Must be able to tolerate and handle stressful situations in a calm and professional manner.

　　Must be consumer service oriented.

　　Ability to relate well with others, a team player.

　　Valid NYS driver license, clean driver’s abstract.

　　A car is necessary in some circumstances.

　　An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable.

　　OPWDD training preferred but will be offered.

　　Must have Food Safety or Serve Safe Certification (or obtained within 60-Days of hire)

　　Salary Description

　　$25.00 - $27.50 per hour