Purpose of Position:

Under the direct supervision of the School Age Services Program Manager, provides leadership to School Age Services.  Ensures program quality, assists with maintaining regulatory and licensure compliance, and contributes to the financial viability of the School Age Services program.

 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

1. Supports in ensuring program quality of School Age Services.
• Understands and is able to perform roles of the Program Coordinator, Facilitator, and Direct Support Professional in a leadership role.
• Supervises staff, including training, performance management, and disciplinary action.
• Represents School Age Services in communicating with providers, serving as community liaison and adhering to all School Age Services/Imagine! policies and procedures.
• Supervises scheduling of staff and works directly with the program area coordinator to ensure efficiency and quality of School Age Services programming.
• Responds to and reviews to incidents, accidents, and emergencies, referring to the Program Manager when necessary.
• Supports Program Manager in effectively resolving concerns and complaints.
• Aids the Program Coordinator with scheduling sites and activities for programming.
• Ensures nursing support for client related medical needs
• Supports Program Manager in program area reporting and data maintenance.
2. Assists the Program Manager in maintaining regulatory and licensure compliance.

• Maintains current, up-to-date knowledge of regulatory and licensure issues and changes.
• Assists the Program Manager to ensure program compliance with all standards and regulations, including Imagine! policies and procedures.
• Monitors and tracks data to ensure programmatic compliance.

1. Contributes to the financial viability and integrity of School Age Services.

• Assists the Program Manager with budget development, review, and monitoring.
• Creates and implements action plans to address budget variances, under the supervision of the Program Manager and Assistant Director of Client Services
• Assist Program Manager with funding requests for units from Case Management Agency.
• Ensures that supervisees accurately complete their required documentation within established timelines.
• Regularly seeks to develop program-wide quality improvement initiatives.
• Under Program Manager oversight, monitors program area spending, non-billable time, and program cost.
• Responsible for monthly and annual program reporting
• Supports Program Manager with monthly staff meetings.

 

Other Duties/Responsibilities

• Supports School Age Services’ mission and Imagine!’s mission
• Actively participates in staff meetings, workshops, in-services, discussions, etc.
• Maintains and cares for department property, including supplies, vehicles, etc., being mindful of safety and cleanliness.  
• May perform Program Coordinator responsibilities as needed.
• Represents School Age Services in meetings and committees, as well as in promoting and marketing, as requested.
• Implement Individual Treatment/Behavior Plans developed by Behavior Therapists and/or BCBAs

 

Job Qualifications

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability:	Demonstrated skill in working with people with developmental disabilities, preferably in a community-based setting. Demonstrated ability to engage in skilled interaction with people who require therapeutic supports. Effective written and verbal communication skills with individuals and groups at all professional levels. Effective and creative negotiator and problem solver. Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks for self and others. Ability to work effectively with various technology including word processing software, internet-based databases, assistive technology, etc. Possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to meet Imagine! driving requirements. This position requires regular use of a personal mobile device such as a smartphone or tablet.
Training/Education:	Bachelor’s degree in human services preferred. High school diploma required.
Experience:	At least 1-year previous experience working with kids with developmental or cognitive disabilities required. Six months or more of supervision experience preferred.
Working Environment/Physical Activities	Ability to lift 50 pounds on an occasional basis. Ability to work evenings and some weekends Ability to drive a mini-van and a large van with wheelchair lift. Ability to push wheelchairs and to lift and transfer participants as related to health and activity related needs. Effective with shifting roles, responsibilities, and expectations in a changing environment. Willingness and ability to respond to emergency situations as they arise.   Work is performed in a variety of environments including a typical office setting, in the community, and in private homes.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

Employment at Imagine! is at-will, meaning that either the employee or Imagine! may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

Imagine! is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.