day program manager

Full-Time, Hourly $ $29.15/hour

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

Shift Available: Monday – Friday, 8 am – 4 pm

About DDI: For nearly 65 years, DDI (Developmental Disabilities Institute) has been a leading agency providing a full spectrum of care for over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. We are driven by a dedicated team and a deep belief in the potential of every individual.

The Role: DDI's Day Program Manager works with program leadership and Direct Support Professionals to ensure that our day services are meeting the needs of the people we support.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise implementation of Individual Program Plans.

• Ensure active treatment in assigned programs, data collection, monthly tally and organization of data for QIDP.

• Active participation in program manager meetings, behavior review meetings when appropriate and meetings with clinical team members when needed.
• Conduct weekly/monthly full staff meetings.
• Ensure the completion of individual-related program materials.
• Promote staff development, which includes but is not limited to performance improvement initiatives including training, mentoring, reviews, and any necessary corrective action plans.
• Incident reports (internal and reportable)
• Ensure completion of SUB's
• Ensure full documentation of SCIP procedures.
• Investigation and documentation of injuries of unknown origin.
• Day to day supervision and assigns work daily to Instructors and Assistant Managers to program areas and tasks. This includes scheduling staff breaks while providing the most optimum coverage.
• As needed contact with individuals' families, guardians, residential caretaker's providers, and Care Managers.
• Attend Life Plan meetings and create Staff Action Plans.
• As needed will be in ratio.
• Review and approve staff schedules and timecards.
• Report maintenance needs or unsafe conditions to Maintenance Department or Supervisor.

What You Bring To DDI:

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of hands on teaching/instruction of developmentally disabled individuals
• 1 year of OPWDD supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of OPWDD regulations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Valid NYS driver's license with an ability to become approved to drive an agency vehicle.

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here's How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Exceptional Benefits: Including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, FSA, and EAP.
• Retirement Security: 403(b) retirement plan.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within DDI.
• And More: Paid time off and other valuable benefits

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Then, we encourage you to apply and join the DDI team

When you join our team, you become part of the DDI Family Click here to watch our video to find out more about the DDI Family.

DDI is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. We are people inspired by purpose.

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