Program Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40   Schedule : Monday - Friday (8:00am - 5:00pm)   Pay Range Minimum: $43,888.00   Education We're Looking for: Minimum of a Bachelor Degree (dependent upon experience) (Required)   Certifications We're Looking For: Drivers License (Valid) - USA, Qualified Professional (QP) - Monarch-DSM   Experience We're Looking For: Experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential, community, or day program settings | 3 years | Not Required
Experience working with children or adults (dependent upon population served) with a mental health diagnosis or an intellectual/developmental disability | 1-4 years (Dependent Upon Education - see Job Description) | Required
Management Experience | 2 Years | Not Required    Additional Details: $2,000 Sign On Bonus ($500 at 3 months of continuous employment, $500 at 6 months of continuous employment, $1,000 at 12 months of continuous employment)  A Qualified Professional (10A NCAC 27G .0104) must have one of the following: Bachelor degree (non Human Services) with 4 years Full time OR 8 years Part time applicable experience required Bachelor degree (Human Services) with 2 years Full time OR 4 years Part time applicable experience required Master degree (Human Services) with 1 year Full time OR 2 years Part time applicable experience required   Job Description Summary: The primary responsibilities of the Program Manager are to provide supervision and guidance to both staff and the individuals they support to enhance the quality of life through services that enable individuals to achieve their personal dreams and goals. This position serves as the qualified professional for all assigned people and programs.   What You'll Do: •    Provide initial and ongoing assessment, evaluate effectiveness of person-centered plan and progress made by person receiving services, participate in team meetings with other providers and natural supports as needed and facilitate development of person-centered plan. Identify methods whereby services can be provided utilizing existing community resources whenever possible. Continuously use person-centered approaches and positive approach strategies when interacting with the people we support. Integrate strategies into program plans. •    Ensure requests for services are made considering eligibility, continued stay and discharge criteria for the service definition. Ensure services and supports that match the person-centered plan and the individual’s needs are in place and are fiscally viable. Initiate and maintain clinical authorization and systems that ensure all aspects including, but not limited to: timeframes; audits; following through on clinically related issues preventing authorization approval or billing; how to resolve issues locally/regionally; conduct reviews of clinical documentation to ensure that it meets the requirements for the service being provided. •    Ensure…