SLS Program Manager

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team? At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.   We are seeking a Enhanced Supported Living Services (ESLS) Program Manager to join our team in San Marcos, CA   Enhanced Supported Living Services are designed for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who have a need for higher level supports and staff who have more extensive training and/or experience. While encompassing all the components of traditional SLS, this program focuses on individuals with higher needs and medical/behavioral challenges.    The ESLS Program Manager oversees the provision of person-centered, community based support for individuals with disabilities. The manager takes active ownership of assigned caseload by managing and coordinating cases from initial assessment through housing placement. This role has the rewarding opportunity to support our individuals in their daily lives and help them achieve full inclusion within their community. In addition, they’re responsible for providing direct supervision to the Lead and Direct Support Professionals, budgeting, developing and maintaining individual service plans and ensuring quality care standards are met.   Job Duties:  

• Oversee day to day operations of program and acts as liaison to day program, job sites and adjunct services for the individuals.
• Conducts low income housing search activities leading to individuals successful placement in the community that is suited to their individualized needs, choices and desires.
• Assists in the development of goals/objectives for support and acts as a member of the planning team.
• Schedule and attend all required individual related meetings.
• Respond to calls/text messages/emails from individuals or members of the individuals planning team within 24 hours or the next business day if it falls on a weekend. Respond promptly to emergency calls regarding individuals or staff shift call outs during non-traditional working hours.
• Ensure that individual goals and behavior plans are implemented and documented as written.
• As needed, provides direct living services to ensure program individuals have the support and supervision necessary.
• Responsible for hiring and develops training and assistance to all Lead and Direct Support Professionals.
• Follow up on personnel and meeting attendance tracking, disciplinary actions, performance improvement plans as necessary.
• Assist individuals with management of funds including requests, expenditures, receipts, reconciliation and record keeping.
• Assists and support individuals choices and interests by identifying and implementing preferred activities.
• Coordinates staff schedules with assigned Lead Direct Support Professional.
• Ensure the availability of all prescribed medications’ remain alert to behavioral or medical changes in any residents; monitor for staff adherence to medication administration protocols for individuals; notify appropriate personnel regarding side effects or adverse reactions as needed.
• Actively observes for signs of neglect, maltreatment, or violation of rights, and takes immediate action to remedy situation and support advocacy in this process, reporting internally and to outside agencies as required by law.
• Maintains confidential and accurate individual files and records.
• May perform other related duties when assigned or required. 

Salary: $75,000 - $80,000

 

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individu