Program Manager SLP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Coordinate and oversee assigned contracts and services within Goodwills Shared Living Provider program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (Note: Qualified persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be made.)

1. Promote the benefits of Shared Living services with potential participants and all stakeholders.
2. Recruit high quality sub-contractors to meet the varied individual needs of current and future Shared Living participants.
3. Ensure sub-contractor setting requirements are met prior to and during placement.
4. Ensure sub-contractor training requirements are met prior to and during placement.
5. Prepare for and actively participate in Individual Support Plan (ISP) development.
6. Monitor the delivery and documentation of all contracted services, including habilitative teaching and support, medical support, and behavioral support.
7. Complete and document monthly home visits.
8. Take immediate action to correct service gaps and documentation errors.
9. Maintain records as required, demonstrating competency in the use of case management software.
10. Fulfill Rights Committee responsibilities.
11. Fulfill Advisory Committee responsibilities.
12. Monitor billing and budget plan performance and take action to meet requirements.
13. Ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and standards.
14. Perform work activities in conformance to Goodwill Values Statement which includes the values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Stewardship, Learning, Teamwork and Entrepreneurial Spirit.
15. Immediately report any wrongdoing, unethical or improper conduct, fraud, fiscal mismanagement or misappropriation of funds, etc. (Refer to the Corporate Compliance Program Policy and Procedure for instructions on how to report.)
16. Encourage and do not hinder in any way an employee making a report pertaining to Goodwills Corporate Compliance Program Policy and Procedure or making a report of work injury.
17. Ensure no employee is retaliated against in any way as a result of making a report related to Goodwills Corporate Compliance Program Policy and Procedure or making a report of work injury.
18. Welcome and embrace cultural diversity in all areas of Goodwill, i.e. customers, donors, volunteers, employees, or participants served.
19. Complete other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelors degree in related field with a minimum of three years experience in the field of developmental disability service delivery and at least one year leadership or management experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
2. Must have a valid drivers license issued in the State of Nebraska and meet insurance requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Ability to communicate in spoken conversation, adequate volume speech, and have normal hearing for conversation, telephone use, and emergency information systems.
2. Ability to be independently mobile on all surfaces and situations; to move safely about the work area.
3. Visual acuity, depth perception and field of vision within normal range.
4. Physical stamina to work at least 8 hours per day and be able to travel to conferences, meetings, job seekers homes, etc.
5. Physical ability to safely lift up to 35 pounds.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Professional demeanor.
2. Ability to change routine in a positive manner.
3. Ability to follow through on assignments independently.
4. Excellent organizational skills.
5. Work output at a competitive level.
6. Demonstrated problem solving skills
7. Demonstrated decision-making ability.
8. Stable daily work behavior.
9. Ability to maintain good work attendance.
10. Ability to respond in emergency situations.
11. Adequate personal coping skills.
12. Ability to complete necessary record keeping, reports, and other documentation using PC, including use of MS Word and Excel.
13. Organizational skills to oversee the contractual commitments of SLP sub-contractors.