Head of Programme Management

Volunteers of America Western Washington is a non-profit organization operating in Western Washington for over 125 years. Our Christian roots drive us to put our faith into action for the benefit of every member of the community. We celebrate our unique perspectives that allow us to better serve and uplift our community - and each other.Benefits (Full time)Vacation and Sick Time: Vacation up to 200 hours, Sick time up to 108.64 hoursCompetitive compensationHolidays: 8 paid per year + 2 paid floating holidaysMedical, Dental, and VisionHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Savings Account (FSA) medical & dependent careFree Employee Assistance program403(b) Retirement Plan matchingProfessional Development opportunitiesGENERAL FUNCTION:The Program Manager is responsible for the overall day-to-day functioning of the Supported Living Program to include all aspects of hiring, training, and scheduling staff to meet the clients needs; Maintaining good working relationships with families and guardians, the community, other collaborative agencies and persons, and the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). Must have knowledge and understanding of WAC’s, Regulations, and DDD policies that govern community residential programs and Volunteers of America Western Washington policies & procedures.Attends ISP/IISP meetings, facilitates person centered planning meetings and writes IISP goals and objectives. Ensures that client instructional programs are implemented per ISP and documented as required.Provides supervision to lead staff and staff, including written evaluations. Maintain all required training competency’s as outlined by the agency and DDD. Will work with agency trainer to provide feedback as to staff training needs.Assists in locating suitable housing for clients as needed.Participates in scheduled office day(s) as needed to assist with answering phones, fielding community inquiries and miscellaneous office duties as assigned.Program Manager is to carry agency cell phone and be available for emergency calls as needed.Facilitates employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and staff training requirements.Ensures client financial records are accurate and maintained.Client Safety needs met as outlined in the ISP and contract requirements, State WACs met, and client training toward more independence being offered specific to the individuals we serve.Having a cooperative, effective management team that utilizes each other as resources and cooperatively resolves challengesPHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in an office and supported living site environment to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to read, speak, stand, walk and sitMust be able to see and use computer and be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and clients in person and over the telephone.with help, may be required to lift higher weights with help and tools such as a lift.Must be able to drive automobile, and should you ever be involved in an accident during work time, you will be required to be subject to drug and alcohol testing.#A BA in a related human service field or equivalent plus two years experience working with developmentally disabled persons; Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment-related decisions are made without consideration of individuals’ race, sex, age, national origin, disability status or any other protected characteristic.

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