Residential Support Program Manager / Developmental Disability Professional

PROGRAM MANAGER

People Making Progress is a small non-profit founded in 1988.  The average tenure of our current employees is 10 years!  The lasting quality relationships that are the heart of our services are due to our commitment and care for all of our community team - those who we support and those providing supports.  We offer excellent benefits including several affordable national healthcare plan options with varied premiums and deductibles, paid holidays and PTO. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of community residential support services for 16 adults who have developmental disabilities in Tucker, GA. Work some evenings, weekends & holidays as scheduled and needed.
• Provide direct care for individuals in residential and community settings including ADLs, hygiene, and toileting assistance.
• Oversee operation of supported living program providing individualized services for participants. Must work as a team member and supervise other employees providing services to these individuals.
• Assure services address individual’s needs, person-centered values, choice and respect of participant rights.
• Participate in hiring and training direct support personnel.
• Develop Individual Service Plan for each individual. Document services for each individual.
• Evaluate and communicate regularly on the needs, concerns, schedules and progress of each participant with his/her team.
• Take on call responsibility for the program on rotating basis

Employment Requirements include:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities preferably in residential settings. 
• Minimum high school diploma or GED
• Management and supervisory experience.
• Fingerprinting/criminal background clearance from Georgia Department of Community Health and Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and availability of a reliable vehicle.
• Ability and flexibility to work a varied schedule throughout the week varying hours.
• Commitment to providing caring support for our participants everyday.

          THIS IS NOT A 9-5 DESK JOB. MANAGERS WORK AS PART OF THE CARE TEAM.