POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the IDD Director, manages, supervises and trains Coordinators, Direct Support Professionals and all responsible to provide daily direct care, participant activities (internal/external), support services and transportation for IDD participants in Residential and DTA programs of care.  Manages, coordinates, plans, reviews daily activities, schedules, event calendars, and ensures staff is promoting program guidelines.  Ensure that participants are active in a quality supportive and caring home or DTA, and all levels of services and staff are in compliance with all PPEP IDD and Az DDD care policies and procedures.  Monitors program/services for compliance with all PPEP Integrated Care/IDD policies, and all Federal, State, and local regulations.  Makes independent decisions in accordance with established policies.  Submits all required reports in a timely and accurate manner.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages, maintains and operates a single or multiple sites for individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities or dual diagnosis; builds and encourages a team-like atmosphere within the assigned facilities; implements policy in accordance with applicable law and organizational policies and procedures.
• Manages residential programs and DTA.  Directly provides supervision of program participants and Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff as required.  Conduct performance reviews, documents and presents corrective actions and is involved with employee personnel issues.
• Ensures adequate staffing is provided as required to maintain and support staffing rations required by individual participants in Residential and DTA services.
• Manages facility budgets, including inventory and purchases of materials for the Residential/DTA programs and facilities as needed.  Ensures the proper management and recordkeeping of receipts, petty cash and other expenses, maintains accurate ledgers on monies spent for each project.  Reviews, corrects and approves payroll timesheets and submits to payroll department as required.
• Supervises Residential/DTA Coordinators or direct cars staff (DSPs) to include conducting staff meetings and trainings, hiring, discipline, and employee relations; produces staffing schedules and covers for absences as required in the most cost efficient manner.
• Participates in ISP/BTP meetings and develops BTPs, as needed, and participates in other interdisciplinary meetings regarding direct care of the participants.
• Promotes cultural competency in all areas of services and ability to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment and be sensate to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
• Maintains knowledge and compliance requirements as required by federal, state, and local officials, and human resources relevant to regulations ensure that program and facilities meets or exceeds all safety and required regulations.
• Maintains a positive working relationship and interactions with PPEP Inc. employees, Support Coordinators, employers, parents, guardians, community members and agencies.  Maintains and models proper boundaries between staff and participants.
• Ensures that participants are treated in full accordance with all applicable laws, and PPEP IDD policies and procedures; reports any violations or incidents immediately to IDD Program Director or above to the Executive Director levels as necessary.  Documents accordingly.
• Manages, prepares and confirms that appropriate, accurate, documents are maintained and follow recordkeeping policies for filing, storage and archiving.  Responsible for timely program reporting, including incident reports.
• Ensures that vehicles are serviced regularly, and are maintained in a safe operating condition.  Actively review and ensure that facilities - homes and DTA facilities are properly maintained, kept up and safe..
• Participates and is responsive to direction from IDD Director relevant to vendor calls and opportunities for placements if appropriate.  
• Ensures that licensing standards and contractual agreements are fulfilled.
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Ability to drive/operate an agency transport vehicle.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention to prevent harmful behaviors.
• Ability to perform First Aid/CPR as needed.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English language as required for this position and services to participants.
• Knowledge and Experience in:
  • Implementing plans and guidelines mandated by the ISP, policy and procedures, etc.
  • Documenting observations and maintaining facility records
  • Knowledge and experiences in group habilitative  and recreational services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Six(6) years prior work experience with the intellectually developmentally disabled adult population in a community based setting : residential or DTA (Day Treatment).
• Minimum four (4) years of supervisory experience and facility management work experience in this field/IDD.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DDD resource system and other agencies in the area
• Valid Arizona driver’s license and clearance/approval from corporate auto insurer.
• Must possess or be able to qualify for a valid Arizona department of public safety level one fingerprint clearance card.
• Must be able to obtain CPR, First Aid, MOTS, CIT I and II certifications.
• Ability to drive/operate an agency transport vehicle.
• Ability to perform crisis intervention to prevent harmful behaviors.
• Ability to perform First Aid/CPR if required.

                 OR

• Any equivalent combination of academic education, professional training or work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Sociology or related field.
• Two (2) years prior supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the DDD resource system and other agencies in the area.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be fully ambulatory and able to frequently lift, push and pull up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to climb stairs and assist consumers in moving household items if necessary.

EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain calm, non-defensive with a supportive attitude during crisis or potential crisis.

Special Notes:  In-service training requirements.  Due to Department of Health Services and the Division of Behavioral Health requirements, some positions in this category are required to provide medical clearance.  Department of Labor regulation CFR Part 1910.1030 requires notification that this category may have a risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens.  Hepatitis B Vaccine will be provided.

PPEP INC. IS AN EEO EMPLOYER - MINORITIES/WOMEN/VETERANS/DISABLED