Program Manager (Mon-Fri 8:30a-5:00p with flexibility + on-call)

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Home Life is a private, non-profit organization in Corvallis, Oregon, that provides safe, integrated community living services. We empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by offering support that enhances their quality of life.

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Home Life - Job Description

Position: Program Manager 

Reports to: Supported Living Services Coordinator

Program/Division: Supported Living

Supervises: Assistant Program Manager, Lead DSPs, DSPs

Pay Classification: Exempt (Salaried, not eligible for overtime) 

Last Revised: 01-2024

Job Summary:

The Supported Living Program Manager oversees Direct Support Professionals, Lead DSPs, and, when applicable, Assistant Program Managers. The Program Manager is responsible for the daily operation of Supported Living services and works with ISP Teams and supported individuals to ensure quality services and supports that promote independence and community inclusion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Eligibility for Employment

• Ability to pass an initial criminal history check from the Department of Human Services Criminal Records Unit and recheck every 2 years after.

• Be a citizen of the United States or legally able to work in the United States

• Must be at least eighteen years old and hold a current driving license, insurance, and a good driving record.

• Ability to complete required training and annual training thereafter.

• The ability to maintain regular attendance and to perform tasks outlined in this description (with or without a reasonable accommodation) is an essential function of this position.

Knowledge, Education, and Experience

• One year of experience working with individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

• Intermediate computer/technical literacy.

• Experience or willingness to learn leadership and teaching skills.

• Experience in recording documentation and data.

• Experience with problem-solving and mediation.

• Experience with or ability to learn progressive discipline actions and performance feedback.

Skills

• Effective Verbal and Written Communication

• Supervisory & Technical

• Analytic and Critical Thinking

• Organizational & Time Management

• Problem Solving

• Coping Skills

• Relational Skills and Teamwork

• Professionalism

Abilities

• Ability to understand and apply Home Life policies and procedures.

• Ability to utilize conflict resolution skills and respond appropriately to supervision, feedback, and performance expectations.

• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize tasks and make informed decisions consistent with agency policies and procedures.

• Reliably discern between decisions that can be made independently from those requiring input from others.

• Ability to adapt to new responsibilities, processes, and learning opportunities.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow written and verbal instructions, including applicable Oregon Administrative Rules (OARs).

• Ability to work with diverse populations.

• Demonstrate an ability to establish good working relationships with any and all internal and external stakeholders, including the admin and management teams, fellow staff, Board Memb