Community Options

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Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states. We are actively seeking a TemporaryProgram Manager in Brooklyn, NY. The Program Manager leads a team to provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person will support teams with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals.(This is for 3-6 month duration) Starting pay is $25.04/per hour Responsibilities • Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed • Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition • Develop and implement activity programs including the Meaningful Day curriculum • Communicate with the families and guardians of individuals we support as needed • Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management • Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely • Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns • Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care • Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean, well maintained, and stocked with necessary supplies including groceries, medications, and cleaning supplies • Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned • Employee must cooperate with the license and department staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation Minimum Requirements • Bachelor's degree preferred; High school diploma or equivalent required • Two years’ full-time work experience in supporting people with disabilities • Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record • Knowledge of state regulatory agency operations and standards relevant to supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities • Employment is contingent upon successful completion of checks of criminal background, central registry, child abuse registry, and drug testing Working Conditions • Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community • Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours • May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff Why Community Options? • Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday • Generous PTO • Employee Incentive & Discount Programs • 403b Retirement Plan • Incredible career growth opportunities • University partnerships that include tuition reduction Please Visit Our Website to Complete an Online Application! Careers.comop.org Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V #IND-BR Benefits: Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Holidays, Vehicle Allowance, Retirement / Pension Plans, Employee Events, Merchandise Discounts, Employee Referral Program, Professional Development, Maternity/Paternity Paid Leave, Mobile Phone Discount, Flexible Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Vacation/paid time off, Transportation Allowance, Long Term Disability, Medical, Dental and Vision, Flexible Schedules, 401K, Performance bonus Skills: Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Developmental Disabilities, Documentation, Driver's License, Internet Service Providers, Meal Plans, Medications, Nonprofit, On Call, People Management, Performance Management, Project/Program Management, Record Keeping, Relationship Management, Retirement Plan, Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations, Substance Abuse, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Tuition Fees About the Company: Community Options Community Options’ mission is to develop housing and employment supports for persons with disabilities. Community Options believes in the dignity of every person, and in the freedom of all people to experience the highest degree of self-determination. Embracing this philosophy, Community Options works with individuals with significant disabilities through residential services, day programs, social enterprises that employ individuals with disabilities, high school transition programs, and specialized programs for respite and medically fragile adults. As a national agency, Community Options seeks to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community through person centered and natural supports, and collaboration with community partners to increase accessibility to services. Community Options does not administer any large congregate programs, recognizing that people with the most severe disabilities need environments, equipment, clinical and staff support that are tailored to their very specific needs. In its history, the agency has developed a reputation for quality, cost effective administration that encourages individual choice and flexibility. We currently operate in 11 states: • Arizona • Kentucky • Maryland • New Jersey • New Mexico • New York • Pennsylvania • South Carolina • Tennessee • Texas • Utah Company Size: 5,000 to 9,999 employees Industry: Nonprofit Charitable Organizations Founded: 1989 Website: http://www.comop.org