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Washington County Mental Health Services

Program Manager I - Specialized Treatment

Washington County Mental Health Services, Montpelier, Vermont, us, 05604


Job Description

Division – Community Developmental Services

Program – Specialized Treatment and Rehabilitation Team (START)

Position – Program Manager I

Reports to – Associate Director

Summary - CDS is an innovative person-centered organization that has been providing support to individuals and families living in Central Vermont for over 50 years. We support people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live their best life, to be a part of the community, to explore their dreams and achieve their goals. You will be a part of a dynamic caring team that promotes creativity, growth, and having fun.

This is a full-time salaried 40 hour-a-week position receiving benefits. This position coordinates and oversees the service delivery for adults intellectual and developmental disabilities and aggressive and/or sexualized behaviors requiring special community awareness and safety parameters. Additionally, this position oversees the supervision of residential and community support specialists as well as case managers. Case management responsibilities include dedicated caseload as well as working with other team members including the clinical team, DCF, school personnel, probation or parole officers, and internal management team.

Duties and Responsibilities –

Oversee the supervision of multiple residential facilities as well as clients in shared living and independent living situations for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and aggressive and/or sexualized behaviors.

Ensure the daily operation of the facility are performed including but not limited to cleaning, food preparation, laundry, and shopping for supplies.

Timely documentation of clinical services provided for each client via the electronic medical record.

Review ISAs and other mandatory documents, provide technical assistance to improve and expand quality of paperwork.

Participate in and ensure that clinical oversight as indicated by consumer need (ISA) is followed by Case Manager and team.

Assist in managing the program budget by careful review of timesheets and expenses. Assist in managing use of client funds in collaboration with the agency accounting team.

Assist in creating, maintaining and ensuring the implementation of individual treatment plans for program residents as well as monitoring for quality development of each plan.

Assure accountability by adhering to the financial and service parameters as set forth in Medicaid Waiver or through targeted case management.

Liaise between clients, guardians, other agency staff, and all regulatory bodies such as DAIL.

Ensure physical and emotional safety of residents.

Participate in CDS management team meetings and other agency wide meetings as necessary.

Embrace programmatic mission and assist residents and staff in the process of positive change.

In collaboration with the internal Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), provide for on call coverage as assigned.

On-call responsibilities for residential coverage and other related home situations.

Other duties for this position as assigned.

Qualifications –

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, mental health, sociology, criminal justice, or related field of study preferred.

High school diploma with relevant experience required.

Qualified Developmental Disability Professional (QDDP) status or eligible to obtain QDDP status.

At least 36 months supervisory experience, preferably in a healthcare.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and flexibility to move from task to task with ease.

Experience using electronic medical record systems.

Experience with Microsoft suite including but not limited to Team, Excel, Outlook and Word.

Possesses driver’s license with clean driving record and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.

Able to move from sitting to standing tasks with ease.

Able to walk up to one mile at a time.

Able to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

What we offer you -

Generous medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

Matching 403b starting at 4.25%.

Access to tuition reimbursement and loan repayment.

Flex Spending Account.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Paid Sick & Vacation time: Paid time off is pro-rated according to the employees’ base weekly hours. The amount of time accrued is based on years of service and is earned monthly.

12.5 paid holidays

Mileage Reimbursement for job/client related travel.

EOE

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