Residential Prog Manager

Developmental Disabilities Institute, DDI, is one of the largest providers of care to children and adults with Autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. DDI has been a part of Long Island for over 50 years serving over 1,500 children and adults with Autism, other developmental disabilities and special needs. DDI provides innovative and expansive services to our population through various residential services, day habilitation programs and vocational services.

Program Managers oversee the day to day operation of the residence in accordance with regulatory requirements, agency policy and quality program standards. 

• Responsible for hiring, firing, progressive discipline, performance evaluations, and supervision of staff, as well as submission of required payroll data.
• Knowledge of Emergency Procedures and accurate implementation of procedures in handling crisis situations as they arise.
• Train new staff to work with individual(s) served
• Ensure all staff have current certifications in all areas (TB, AMAP, CPR, etc.) and provide annual recertification trainings.
• Maintain staff schedule, run staff meetings, participate in Interdisciplinary Team Meetings.
• Write and implement Annual Program Plan; write formal goals, protocols.
• Participate in the writing and implementation of Behavior Plans, and all other components of the Annual Plan (i.e., medical, nutrition, fitness, socialization, etc.).
• Evaluate monthly progress as related to short term objectives and formulation of new objectives based on level attained.
• Accompany individuals on medical appointments.
• Complete Operating Checklist, and all budgetary processes (i.e., petty cash, OTPS, etc.)
• Responsible for bookkeeping for individuals: Nami payments, SSI, tax refunds, etc.
• Coordinate efforts in all areas: Psychology, Nutrition/Fitness, Nursing, Day Hab and Residential, and Service Coordination.
• Complete incident reports and SCIP-R reports as necessary, review for accuracy, and submit monthly
• Interface with parents and facilitate their involvement with their son/daughter’s program plan.
• Advocate for individuals served and implement new programming ideas, exploring the individuals’ interests.
• 24-hour on call for staffing/emergency problems

Essential Physical Demands:

· Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of the adults i.e. move/push tables and other heavy objects up to 20 lbs.

· Must be able to lift/move/carry 20 lbs.

· Must be able to run after an individual up to 500 feet

· Must be able to run to a program in need up to 500 feet

· Must be able to kneel, twist and bend

· Must be able to respond to fire alarms

· Must be able to perform all physical SCIP techniques