Program Manager

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 40 **Schedule**: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) **Pay Range Minimum:** $43,888.00 **Education We're Looking for:** Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (dependent upon experience) (Required) **Certifications We're Looking For:** North Carolina Driver License (Valid) - NC Division of Motor Vehicles, QDDP - The National Association of QIDPs **Experience We're Looking For:** Experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential, community, or day program settings | 3 years | Not Required Experience working with children or adults (dependent upon population served) with a mental health diagnosis or an intellectual/developmental disability | 1-4 years (Dependent Upon Education - see Job Description) | Required Management Experience | 2 Years | Not Required **Additional Details:** # **Sign On Bonus: 2000 (500 at 3 months; 500 at 6 months; 1000 at 12 months)** **A Qualified Professional (10A NCAC 27G .0104) must have one of the following:** - Bachelor degree (non Human Services) with 4 years Full time OR 8 years Part time applicable experience required - Bachelor degree (Human Services) with 2 years Full time OR 4 years Part time applicable experience required - Master degree (Human Services) with 1 year Full time OR 2 years Part time applicable experience required **Job Description Summary:** The primary responsibilities of the Program Manager are to provide supervision and guidance to both staff and the individuals they support to enhance the quality of life through services that enable individuals to achieve their personal dreams and goals. This position serves as the qualified professional for all assigned people and programs. **What You'll Do:** • Provide initial and ongoing assessment, evaluate effectiveness of person-centered plan and progress made by person receiving services, participate in team meetings with other providers and natural supports as needed and facilitate development of person-centered plan. Identify methods whereby services can be provided utilizing existing community resources whenever possible. Continuously use person-centered approaches and positive approach strategies when interacting with the people we support. Integrate strategies into program plans. • Ensure requests for services are made considering eligibility, continued stay and discharge criteria for the service definition. Ensure services and supports that match the person-centered plan and the individual’s needs are in place and are fiscally viable. Initiate and maintain clinical authorization and systems that ensure all aspects including, but not limited to: timeframes; audits; following through on clinically related issues preventing authorization approval or billing; how to resolve issues locally/regionally; conduct reviews of clinical documentation to ensure that it meets the requirements for the service being provided. • Ensure staff are appropriately trained regarding plans and related programs and demonstrate an understanding of specific plan components (including but not limited to all privileging requirements as outlined by area programs). Complete clinical supervision plans and monitor performance by being present when day-to-day activities are taking place, on all shifts and by unannounced visits. • Ensure that all required and/or requested reports/documentation are completed. Maintain the records of the individuals supported. Coordinate and complete daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual documentation in the EHR and/or medical record. • Use a range of communication skills and strategies to establish a mutual relationship with the individual, staff, co-workers, supervisors, other stakeholders and people who are important to the individuals receiving services. • Assist with hiring, discipline, firing, training, and performance appraisals where appropriate. Coordinate employee development and corrective action forms to ensure consistency and legality with Adm…