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Recreation and Leisure Program Manager
$96k-126k (estimate)
Full Time
1 Month Ago
Evergreen Supported Living is Hiring a Recreation and Leisure Program Manager Near Bellingham, WA
DescriptionScope:The Recreation and Leisure Program Manager will help clients with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals and enrich their lives through home and community-based recreation and leisure activities designed to enrich client lives, increase personal competency, foster community integration, and assist clients to reach recreation, leisure, relationship, and community integration goals. As a member of the ESL Management Team, the Recreation and Leisure Program Manager perform their duties with a team approach, working in collaboration in the development and implementation of client IISP and FA/PBSPs, ensuring daily goals, plan objectives and compliance to policies and procedures set forth by ESL, WACs and DDA policies. Program Managers model ESL values, the promotion of client independence, and the values described in the DSHS Residential Service Guidelines. Program Managers are members of the ESL Management Team and collaborate with the ESL Leadership Team to ensure successful agency operations.
Indirect Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Support Professionals, Assistant Program Managers
Job Responsibilities
FLSA: Non-Exempt; Hourly
Indirect Supervisory ResponsibilitiesDirect Support Professionals, Assistant Program Managers
Job Responsibilities
- Assess client’s skills and abilities and design IISP goals to assist clients to meet their recreational, leisure, and community integration goals in collaboration with clients, guardians, and Program Managers.
- Provide one-on-one recreational and leisure activities completed in the home, community, or office setting assisting clients to develop physical and social skills to meet client’s IISP goals.
- Plan and facilitate weekly group activities in the community designed to increase personal and social skills to facilitate personal relationships and community integration and maintain and publish a calendar of activities for ESL clients.
- Plan annual events to include the entire ESL community, client families, staff, and board of directors.
- Provide community referrals to clients, when appropriate or requested.
- Perform direct care support for clients as needed and/or required during activities, outings, or groups ensuring client health and safety and preserving client dignity.
- Maintain detailed client documentation regarding assessments, activities, and progress towards IISP goals.
- Provide training and support to Direct Support Professionals and Assistant Program Managers regarding recreation, leisure, and community integration.
- Manage effective use of contract resources associated with client caseload in their assigned programs.
- Collaborate with the team to develop, implement, monitor, and update client IISP and FA/PBSPs and perform routine audits and reviews of such plans.
- Collaborate with the Quality Management and Training Program Manager to ensure quality care and successful client outcomes through ensuring thorough and accurate documentation, program documents and compliance with ESL, WACs and DDA policies.
- Oversee maintenance of client files within the administrative office and at the sites; ensure all are orderly, secure and current.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager, Assistant Program Manager and DSPs to monitor, adapt, and support the program and clients’ quality of life.
- Provide oversight of Assistant Program Managers in ensuring all client activities and outings have been scheduled and added to the monthly activities calendar. Communicate regularly with the Program Director regarding any challenges.
- Train, coach and model appropriate instruction and support methods in areas of recreation, leisure, and community integration; regularly report concerns or suggestions to the Residential Program Director.
- Train, coach, and model effective Positive Behavioral Support strategies; regularly report concerns or suggestions to the Program Director.
- Interact with family/guardians, client extended support team, case managers, peer providers, coworkers, and the public in a positive, professional manner.
- Train and coach DSPs in skills and activities designed to promote client enrichment through recreation, leisure, and community integration.
- Create and utilize Individualized Instruction and Support Plan to facilitate client goals, participate in annual and as needed client progress assessment process, and collect data to support assessment progress towards goals and client current needs.
- Promote and practice teamwork through respectful interactions with other staff.
- Maintain daily progress notes and any other appropriate documentation in accordance with ESL policy and program standards, or other regulatory policies.
- Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to Program Managers, Residential Program Director, and Executive Director.
- Provide weekly and monthly progress reports to guardians, as applicable.
- Attend management team meetings, staff meetings, training and other meetings as required.
- Assist all clients in being actively involved in daily activities to achieve greater independence using strength based, person-centered planning.
- Train, coach, and model preparing, maintaining and submitting all required client documentation according to ESL’s policies and procedures.
- Train, coach, and model providing quality care for all stages of client life and in settings outside of the client home as required.
- Maintain State required certifications and annual continuing education credits.
- Provide training and orientation for new staff and members of the client care team to ensure continuity of care.
- Train, coach and verify fiscal responsibility in the use of agency resources and ensure compliance with agency and program budgets.
- Promote DSHS Residential Service Guidelines values in all client care.
- Serve as members of the ESL management team collaborating with ESL leadership, and staff to ensure successful agency operations.
- Other duties as assigned
- Must be at least (18) years of age.
- Bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation or similar degree.
- Three years experience working with individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities or employment and/or skills that are commensurate with responsibilities of the position.
- Certified Therapeutic Recreation Therapist (CRTS) preferred.
- Must currently have or receive upon hire a Recreational Therapist credential from the Washington State Department of Health.
- Certification in CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens/Food Handlers Card
- Ability to proficiently read, write, and communicate.
- Knowledge of WACs, DDA Policies, and other State and Federal Laws that impact and guide Supported Living.
- Ability to teach others using anticipatory guidance, modeling, coaching, reflection and other adult learning techniques.
- Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license with no restrictions, proof of good driving record, and retain the ability to be insured through ESL’s insurance provider.
- Must be able to pass and maintain a DSHS background check and fingerprint clearance.
- Must be able to successfully complete all required training in the required time allotted.
- Must be able to physically transfer, assist with transfers, and/or lift clients who require physical assistance.
- Must be physically active to assist individuals and lead groups in activities that may include running, jumping, bending, or swimming.
- Must be able to reach, stand, bend and assist clients with physical activities.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times to assist client
- Required flexibility to work a non-traditional schedule; including evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays.
- Familiarity with medical terminology.
- Ability to work cooperatively with peers, management and leadership.
- Demonstrated experience managing employees, shifting priorities, accomplishing multiple tasks effectively, meeting deadlines and consistently providing follow-through on routine and emerging responsibilities.
FLSA: Non-Exempt; Hourly
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$96k-126k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/04/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
06/28/2024
WEBSITE
evergreenhome.org
HEADQUARTERS
Bellingham, WA
SIZE
25 - 50
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