Day Hab Manager (38566)

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Queens Day Hab - Jamaica, NY 11432 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $66,500.00 - $75,000.00 Salary Job Shift: Any About The Organization Birch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. The organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime. Day Habilitation Manager Summary The Day Habilitation Manager assists the Day Habilitation Coordinator in the daily operation of the day-hab center including staff supervision, treatment planning and maintenance of the physical plant to ensure quality services to all individuals and assists in maximizing the functioning of developmental disabled adults. Responsibilities Screening Participate in the screening process for applicants interested in joining Day Habilitation services. Conduct outreach to community entities to generate interest in the program and coordinate trial visits. Ensure all logistics are planned and organized so new individuals can seamlessly participate in a trial visit or trial run. Provide feedback and input to Birch leadership regarding whether Birch services are appropriate for the individual. Work Experience and Recreational Activity Development Lead efforts to create unpaid work experiences and engaging recreational activities aligned with each individual's goals and interests. Develop volunteer experiences in fields of interest within integrated community settings. Contact and engage potential community partners through in-person outreach, phone calls, email, LinkedIn, and other appropriate methods to establish consistent work or volunteer opportunities. Research and create schedules that include highly engaging and integrated recreational activities at the main Day Habilitation site and in the community. Provide travel training as needed and/or assist with securing alternative transportation to and from community experiences. Maintain ongoing relationships with community partners and address concerns or issues as they arise. Work outside of the typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday schedule when program needs require it. Personal Organization Maintain task lists and follow-up systems for work with the Operations Coordinator and each staff member. Ensure all staff complete data collection by the end of each day by creating and maintaining schedules that allow for timely documentation. Ensure Life Plan meetings occur twice per year and Staff Action Plans are developed and distributed in a timely manner. Develop and supervise the implementation of Staff Action Plan goals. Maintain all required files and documentation related to the management and operation of the Day Habilitation program. Communication, Assessment, Observation, and Documentation Assess individuals to determine habilitation needs. Participate in Life Plan meetings and send meeting recaps or notes as appropriate. Develop and supervise the implementation of Staff Action Plan goals and the Individual Plan of Protective Oversight. Monitor the integration of services and make changes to SAP and IPOP objectives as needed. Perform observations and spot checks to monitor goal implementation. Retrain staff and revise goals as needed based on observations and clinical recommendations. Ensure staff write detailed data collection notes in PrecisionCare on a daily and monthly basis. Provide, train, and give feedback when documentation does not meet expectations. Supervision and Support Meet with an Operations Coordinator at least once per week. Proactively identify progress toward position goals, determine what is on track or not on track, and propose solutions and next steps to meet intended outcomes. Seek guidance from colleagues and external partners to support continued professional development and program success. Training and Miscellaneous Responsibilities Participate in all required and mandated trainings and maintain all certifications required for the position. Communicate, monitor, and oversee completion of required in-house and OPWDD training requirements for supervised staff. Note: Responsibilities are not limited to the specific examples listed in this position description. Qualifications (Preferred) Experience working with individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Demonstrated background, passion, and proven results in teaching others. Passion for creating engaging, meaningful experiences for individuals with unique needs. Effective written and verbal communication skills. General knowledge of theories and methods of applied behavior analysis. Foundational understanding of teaching strategies and goal development. Effective personal organization systems. Basic computer proficiency. EEO Statement Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and complies with applicable federal, state, and local nondiscrimination laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, training, transfer, discipline, and termination. Birch Family Services prohibits workplace harassment and improper interference with employees' ability to perform their job duties. #J-18808-Ljbffr