POSITION VACANCY NOTICE

 

 

JOB TITLE:              PROGRAM MANAGER

                                    Mental Retardation Day Support Services

 

POSITION:               #0812

 

WORK HOURS:       8:30 – 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday

 

WORK SITE:            Suffolk, Virginia

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Under the direction of the Day Support Supervisor, the Program Manager will be responsible for the provision and supervision of the Mental Retardation Day Support Services including supervision, training and evaluation.  The primary objective of this position is to provide quality care that will assist consumers in maintaining stability in the most appropriate environment by assisting with the development and implementation of Individualized Service Plans (ISP), Individual Program Plans (IPP), Individualized Vocational Plans (IVP), and structured and spontaneous one-to-one and small group programming.  The Program Manager must possess a clear understanding of the characteristics and problems of persons with severe and profound levels of mental retardation.  The incumbent will implement basic motor skills, training techniques, and alternative communication systems.  The Program Manager has overall responsibility for complying with Medicaid Regulations and Standards, Human Rights Regulations, HIPAA, OSHA, DMHMRSA and Federal/State laws relating to the mental retardation population.  The MR Program Manager will be responsible for program operations and physical upkeep at the Day Support Program and will act in the Supervisor’s absence.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  BA/BS Degree in Mental Retardation, Special Education or related  Human Services field; two (2) years direct care experience in a MR setting; one (1) year supervisory/management experience; must be QMRP; possess a valid Drivers License with acceptable DMV Record.

 

CLOSING DATE:  Until Filled

 

TO APPLY: Submit WTCSB application (State form acceptable), cover letter, resume’ and DMV record (current within 30 days) to Western Tidewater Community Services Board, 5268 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk, VA 23434. COPY OF COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH PACKET. POSITION NUMBER MUST BE INDICATED ON APPLICATION. DMV RECORD MUST BE CURRENT WITHIN 30 DAYS. FAXED OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECK REQUIRED IF OFFERED POSITION.  ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS SELECTED FOR INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED. WTCSB IS A DRUG, ALCOHOL & SMOKE FREE WORKPLACE.  EOE/M/F/D/V.  Visit our Website, www.wtcsb.org for application and additional postings.