Community Director - Web jobs in Abilene, TX

At MHMR Concho Valley, our mission is “Working together to help people help themselves.”

If you are serious about making a difference, we guarantee you’ll love being a part of the MHMR Concho Valley.

The IDD Community Services Program Manager is responsible for the coordination and proper implementation of all waiver services as defined by the Texas Department of Health & Human Services, IDD Division.  Specific job duties include but are not limited to: employee hiring, monitoring, scheduling, time management, reviewing performance, reviewing consumer, family and guardian satisfaction, monitoring of services provided to assure programs are in continuous compliance with HCS, TxHmL, and general revenue rules and guidelines, assisting with encounter data, electronic visit verification and billing.  Additional duties include: directing and supervising Community Support services provided through IDD General Revenue services.  The goal of the IDD Community Services Program Manager is to assist each person enrolled to achieve and realize personal outcomes and become as independent as possible.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in human service or business administration supplemented by behavioral/human service courses, preferred.
• A minimum of three years’ experience working with and/or training persons with intellectual disabilities.
• HS diploma and 3 years paid experience working with and/or training persons with intellectual disabilities.
• At least one year of experience in a supervisory capacity in a field relevant to the assignment

ESSENTIAL TASKS

• Knowledge of basic record keeping, report writing, and personnel management
• Ability to establish programs and training for consumers.
• Ability and emotional stability to handle crisis situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervisors, co-workers, subordinates, consumers, and their families.
• Ability to recruit and retain professional and paraprofessionals.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple work initiatives and schedules.
• Ability to provide clear written and verbal instructions to staff.

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Texas Driver’s License required and reliable transportation.
• Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years.
• Must be insurable and remain insurable on Center’s insurance.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must obtain PMAB and FA/CPR certification after hire.
• Must be able to complete all MHMR Concho Valley training.

SHIFT

Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (days and times may vary).

BENEFITS

We offer competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and life insurance, retirement and 457 plan, other voluntary benefits, vacation, employee choice days, sick time off and holidays. https://mhmrcv.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Employee-Benefits-Sheet-01-2023.pdf

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

All applicants applying for positions at MHMRCV, please select "Apply On Company Site", then follow the steps and attach resume. 

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. 

For questions, please email Jobs@mhmrcv.org.

Convictions related to any sexual assault, aggravated assault, drug related offense, murder, theft, battery, or any other crime involving personal injury; injury to a child, elderly individual, disabled individual, or threat to another person; abandoning or endangering a child; and aiding suicide, may make you ineligible for employment in positions, in direct contact with consumers of MHMR Services for the Concho Valley. The names of all prospective employees are cleared through the Texas Department of Public Safety to determine the existence of such records. Falsification of the application for employment is grounds for dismissal. Ask the personnel office for further information. For insurance purposes, driving records will be checked on all employees that are required to drive as stated in their position description. If an employee is determined to be uninsurable, employment may be dismissed.

 MHMR Concho Valley is a trauma informed organization dedicated to creating and maintaining a safe, calm, and secure environment with supportive care, a system-wide understanding of trauma prevalence and impact, recovery and trauma specific services, and recovery-focused, consumer-driven services that applies to all staff, volunteers, contracted providers, and community partners.  MHMR Concho Valley has made an implicit commitment to prevent and reduce suicide deaths among individuals served by the Center through applying the elements of safer suicide care outlined the Zero Suicide Framework (lead, train, identify, engage, treat, transition, improve). 

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