Job Summary

Uses a systematic approach in maintaining the structure of the day to day groups and skill building activities in the community. Assist Meaningful day instructors and specialists on how to provide systematic instruction and other teaching methods that help participants in small and/or large groups to learn skills to work in competitive integrated employment; such as, time management, strategies for completing tasks, interpersonal skills, effective communication, and how to problem-solve. Also uses methods and ways to help participants have meaningful days in the community, training and supports designed to maintain abilities and to prevent or slow loss of skills for individuals with declining conditions. Demonstrates commitment to employment as the first option for all people, regardless of ability. Day Habilitation, Community Development Services and Introduction to Employment (Day Habilitation) help individuals learn new skills and keep the skills they currently have related to their individual goals and outcomes. Services provides individuals with opportunities to engage in community based activities that support building social connections (capital), socialization, life-long learning, recreation, and personal development for the purpose of:

• Building and strengthening relationships with others in the local community who are not paid to be with the individual; and

• Learning, practicing, and applying skills that promote greater independence and inclusion in their community.

The Day Habilitation Manager must be able to connect with the community in a way that builds positive relationships for those supported in the service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Develop individualized schedules with each participant

• Review staff time for accurate payment for services provided

• Review vehicle information that staff use daily. Manager will be responsible for reviewing speed, pick up and drop off times weekly for accurate service delivery for those supported.

• Lead monthly day habilitation meetings with staff

• Follow up with staff daily in reference to documentation and attendance daily

• Review daily completion of medication delivery to those supported in services

• Oversee spending for those in services

• Review, approve/deny vacation and sick leave requests

• Plan, prepare, and deliver community activities that facilitate active learning experiences both leisure and a focus on employment and job readiness

• Explore ways to help with employment tasks and skill learning

• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet varying needs

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities

• Use relevant technology to support community and employment learning

• Use technology such as email, text messaging and video chats to maintain regular ongoing, effective communication with assigned person(s), families,agency, affiliated agencies, local businesses, transportation, and the community in general

• Use and model person-centered practices, assisting people to make informed choices, develop strategies, take risks, follow through on responsibilities, and achieve their goals

• Assist in the development of the Person Centered Employment Plans to provide insight for future employment goals

• Maintain collaborative professional relationships with the participant and all support team members (including family/friends and other departments)

• Have full working knowledge and understanding of the agency database, shared documents, and all important forms necessary to assist those supported in their employment goal

• Maintain accurate records, collecting and compiling data, and submitting records to appropriate sources in a timely fashion

• Build trust and productive relationships with people supported, coworkers, and others through respectful, clear, concise and timely communication (verbally and in writing)

• Facilitate teamwork, routine communication, and positive interactions among participants, within department, families and other departments to ensure that participant goals are met

• Demonstrate sensitivity and objectivity while respecting the opinions, perspectives, customs, and individual differences of others

• Follow ethical standards of practice (e.g., confidentiality, informed consent, etc), and recognize personal limitations

• Monitor monthly attendance for accurate billing

• Monitor documentation to insure services provided matches billing

• Sub in for a group if instructor is not present

• Hold monthly meetings with staff to gather important individualized information that pertains to the services provided.

• Identify and partner with volunteering opportunities for hands-on skill building with participants.

• Have a basic understanding of group services as outlined in the medicaid waiver.

• Understand the breakdown of all day services and how they are delivered.

• Oversee the completion of Monthly calendars and distribute to teams of those served monthly

• Coordinate transportation to and from services daily with designated meeting spots in the community to begin services.

• Act as a liaison between the day services and community to form and maintain meaningful community connections. Guide and support staff in developing partnerships and utilizing resources in the community that give participants the opportunity to develop and maintain skills related to community membership, volunteer opportunities, retirement, and employment in integrated settings.

• Attend meetings and webinars to stay informed of best practices and upcoming changes. Ensure center and programming continues to comply with the CMS Final Rule. Prepare, educate, and leadstaff towards change to new DDA Meaningful Day Services and fee for service billing in LTSSMaryland.

• Assist in the development and management of the program budget.

• Interview and assist with recruitment and hiring of new employees, provide on-the-job training, and terminations. Complete documentation as appropriate. Submit payroll biweekly. Monitor for staff compliance with training.

• Provide teams with yearly progression of participants in services

• Provide weekly reports of Groups and community activity

• Perform Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• At least 18 years old

• Associates Degree preferred (At least 8 years of field and managerial experience will be considered)

• Technical knowledge to operate a computer and smartphone to perform essential job functions

• Experience assisting people to seek and/or obtain employment

• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities

• Valid Maryland driver’s license and daily access to an insured vehicle to travel

• Use of personal vehicle to provide transportation to people supported

• Time management and customer service skills

• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills

• Ability to successfully complete all COMAR and agency required training