Program Managers work within a clinical team to develop, plan and implement comprehensive services for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder and their families. The scope of a Program Manager's role is to manage and supervise all aspects of their services. Services can include, case management, community support, residential support, therapy/clinical support and other funding that is managed and monitored by the Program Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide clinically based supervision to Direct Support Professionals
• Participate in development and implementation of client's Individual Support Agreement
• Use independent decision making and strong judgement skills during crisis situations
• Communicate, organize and facilitate with a wide variety of people including: clients, families, support teams, community partners and potential/existing employers
• Abide by Medicaid, state and federal laws
• Good organization skills to maintain strict documentation requirements

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a field that allows for consideration as Q.D.D.P. (Qualified Developmental Disability Professional)
• 2 years' experience in human services or combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skill has been acquired
• Supervision of direct staff
• Ability to utilize electronic health records system
• Good writing skills for clinical documentation
• Use of a personal vehicle with an acceptable driving record

Structure:

• This is a full time position of 37.5 hours per week
• This is an exempt position

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce.  Minorities, people of color and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.