Program Manager

Position Summary:

Manages the overall operations, activities, and staff of assigned program site within direct area of responsibility.

We are looking for a Program Manager for one of our Adult Residential Group Home in Sewell, NJ.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Provides supervision and oversight to direct reports within direct areas of responsibility:

o Provides ongoing leadership, advice, training, and guidance to direct reports regarding the daily care, instruction, and safety of persons served at specific program site as outlined in the Individual Program Plan (IPP), Annex A and/or program descriptions;

2. Manages the overall operations, activities, and overall environment of the program site within direct areas of responsibility and for all shifts, if applicable:

o Follows established Bancroft policies and procedures, and maintains compliance with Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) regulations, Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations, DDD Supported Employment/Day Program (SE/DP) Manual standards (if applicable), Department of Labor (DOL) regulations (if applicable), Department of Human Services (DHS) 1047 regulations (if applicable), Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards, and applicable state/local/federal regulations at all times;

3. Working in conjunction with program management and the Human Resources Department, actively participates in the applicant hiring and termination process. Interviews and screens applicants to identify qualified candidates, appropriately explains job content and performance expectations to applicants, and provides hiring and termination recommendations.

4. Aids in the resolution of problematic, more sensitive, or more complicated situations while actively encouraging the independence of the person served within his/her abilities. Exercises appropriate judgment in addressing specific situations. Responds with immediate, effective solutions and/or promptly notifies program management.

5. Completes daily, monthly, and quarterly paperwork; e.g., monthly summaries, risk management reports, Outcome Measurement Systems (OMS) reports, inspection checklists, attendance and billing records (where applicable) etc., for submission to program management and to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and accreditation standards.

6. Reviews required paperwork completed by direct reports for accuracy and submits to program management in accordance with established timeframes. Ensures the maintenance of all documentation as required by state regulations and as determined by program management and/or Nursing Department for the assigned site; e.g., daily logs, monthly progress reports, daily goal reports, assessments, daily financial transactions, Medical Administration Records, behavioral data sheets, internal reports, etc., as applicable within specific program site.

Education & Experience:

An incumbent in this position who has graduated from an accredited college with a BA in Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech/Language Pathology, Social Work, Recreation, Art, Dance, Music, Physical Education, Nutrition, Sociology, Special Education, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Psychology AND possesses at least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or brain injuries.

High School diploma or equivalent required with two-three years in the Human Services or related field. Prior management experience and a strong desire to work with neurologically-challenged individuals. BA in a related field plus one year of related experience preferred.

Brain Injury/BIS Day Treatment Program Managers are required to achieve certification from the American Academy for the Certification of Brain Injury Specialists (AACBIS) within the first 18 months of employment, and maintain ongoing annual certification requirements.

Bancroft is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and supports diversity, equity and inclusion in its hiring and employment practices, so that every team member can feel a true sense of belonging, and maximize their unique potential. To this end, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.