Learning disabilities specialist full time jobs

Company info: Graceworks Enhanced Living, affiliated with Graceworks Lutheran Services, offers residential and day programming to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in four Ohio counties. We believes people thrive when they can live with compassion and experience inherent worth. Each member of our staff is trained in the Gentle Teaching approach which encourages building a place where minds are engaged and happiness is allowed to grow. Our residential living services and 24/7 care bring unconditional love, security and community to people with intellectual and developmental challenges. We are seeking a full time Program Manager for our Home in Cincinnati, OH This is a full time Monday-Friday day shift position 8a-4p What makes Graceworks a great place to work? Competitive Wages Annual pay increases. Employee Referral Bonuses Personal time accrued based on hours worked. Medical, Dental, Vision, 403B, and HSA Position Summary: Responsible for providing a supportive, home-like environment for individuals we serve, in accordance with the principles of normalization, the agency's mission, and all Federal, State, and County regulations. Responsible for staffing and supervision of Direct Care and Home Supervisor. Develops, monitors, and coordinates IP's to allow individuals we serve to develop to their fullest potential in areas of self-direction, independent living, self-care, self-sufficiency, language learning and mobility. Position Accountabilities and Performance Criteria : 1. Manages the home and ensures programming is in adherence to all Federal, State and local guidelines. Ensures the safety and health needs of the individuals we serve. Achieves performance outcomes. Conducts audits of services as scheduled. 2. Ensures the rights and welfare of the individuals we serve are guaranteed. 3. Responsible for writing and managing the Plan of Correction on any citation received during licensure, Medicaid, in conjunction with the ICF Director. 4. Responsible for completing 90-day and annual employee appraisals on a regular and timely basis. Conducts monthly staff meetings. Attends monthly manager's meeting. 5. Participates in the recruitment of staff and interviews, orients, trains and monitors job performance of Direct Care and Home Supervisor. Provide training in person centered programming to Direct Care and Home Supervisor. 6. Oversees the home supervisor to ensure equitable coverage based on staff competence, experience and client acuity. 7. Attends on-going scheduled training sessions, in-service programs, staff meetings, Human Rights, IHP/ISP's, meetings at the workshop, and schedules staff to attend the same. 8. Provides 24 hour contact with the home through a pager/cell phone. 9. Ensures the home stays within its budget in all areas (programming, staffing, groceries, supplies, etc.) 10. Is accountable for staying within the threshold of the Quality Indicators (care giver satisfaction, family satisfaction, licensure and Medicaid survey's, resident satisfaction, abuse/neglect substantiations, and other audit items). 11. Acts as a model of gentleness and non-violence. Is required to complete training to the Gentle mentor level within the first two years of employment. Adhere to other training requirements as necessary. 12. Assumes responsibility for working with and supervising consultants (Speech therapist, Dietician, OT, PT, Psychologist) and volunteers. 13. Is accountable for reporting, documenting, MUI's and UI's in a timely manner as well as developing and monitoring corrective action plans. Investigates MUI's as directed and within timeline required. 14. Write, review, and monitor annual assessments and IHP programs. Reviews monthly progress reports and updates PIPS. Schedules and conducts annual IHP meeting. 15. Assures the implementation of quality programming in home to meet the standards of active treatment as well as the needs of the individuals we serve in the home and workshop. Conducts audits at the workshops at least every other week. 16. Actively seeks resources (generic/adaptive) to assist in provisions of programming. 17. Maintains communications with other agencies, resource persons, and consultants, as needed, to ensure that methodologies used between disciplines do not contradict one another. 18. Establishes regular communications with ICF/IID Director concerning information regarding programs, resident concerns, and issues with the home or community. 19. Monitors all inquiries by family members, advocates, volunteers, and community members. Communicates with family members as necessary. 20. Actively participates in the establishment of a positive community presence. 21. Monitors individuals' health needs. 22. Maintains habilitation records for each individual. 23. Responsible for scheduling community outings. 24. Reviews admission information on prospective candidates for admission to Graceworks Enhanced Living. Coordinates admission/transfer/discharge paperwork for persons served, while following all regulations. 25. Interacts and develops relationships with Federal, State, and local licensing and regulatory bodies for the benefit of our clients and Graceworks Enhanced Living. Must be available and present during all surveys. 26. Responsible for following vacancy procedure for all admissions. Meets thresholds for census. 27. Oversees all volunteers including regular progress meetings, annual evaluations, schedule and report volunteer hours monthly. 28. Works in unison with the Safety/Risk Analyst to ensure the safety of the homes, clients, and employee. Trains staff on workers compensation prevention and proper techniques. 29 Works in unison with Human Resources on employee discipline and employee retention issues. 30. Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization and all federal and state laws regarding the privacy of protected health information. 31. Adhere to all policies and procedures of the organization regarding the use of technology and technology-based information. 32. 33. Completes month end reports in care tracker timely. Enters and edits current & existing data for assigned residents. Responsible for welcoming and on-boarding new employees. 34. Other duties as assigned. Position Qualifications : Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Special Education or related field. Medication Passing, CPR and first aid certification. Valid driver's license and good driving record. QIPD and IDD exp preferred Minimum Experience : At least two years DD programmatic experience with two to three years supervisory experience. Experience in working with dually-diagnosed persons or persons with behavioral problems is a plus. #GWELC TYPE B PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: Environmental temperature ranges from 65-70 degrees and may fluctuate from room to room. Lighting is variable ranging from bright to near darkness depending on patient/resident needs. Noise level varies from quiet to loud depending on area, equipment, and patient/resident needs. Must have the ability to work in or around water or other liquids or exposure to nonweather-related humid conditions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Medium lifting is required for exerting 20-50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Reading, handling, fingering, feeling are required frequently or from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Bending, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling is occasionally required or up to 1/3 of the time. Ability to kneel on the floor and effectively administer Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in a manner safe to self and clients, and to demonstrate this ability during CPR certification. Potential for exposure to heavy weight bearing > 150 lbs. alone in sudden emergency situations. VISUAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to read small print such as on measuring containers and manometers. Must possess clarity of vision at 20 inches or less, with or without correction and peripheral vision. Must be able to discriminate subtle color differences as in skin tones and packaging materials. HEARING REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to hear when using stethoscope, phone, or person to person communication. The employee must have the ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. COMMUNICATION REQUIREMENTS: Ability to express or exchange ideas and communicate. MENTAL DEMANDS: Must be able to direct, control, or plan activities of others. Ability to support individuals in their opinions, attitudes, or judgments. Ability to make good judgments and decisions. Must be able to work and respond calmly to stressful or emotional situations. We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.