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Program Manager- Group Homes
Location: Twin Cities Metro
Wage: $20.00 per hour and a full benefits package to include paid volunteer time.
Schedule: This role will work approximately 20 hours a week direct care and 20 hours a week office.
MERIDIAN SERVICES provides person centered services to people with Mental Illness, intellectual and physical disabilities in a variety of settings, including Residential Services, In Home Services/semi-independent living assistance, and vocational services. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality, so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams.
Company Perks:
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life
- Dog Friendly Corporate Office
- Weekly snack day at Corporate
- Childcare at Corporate for Employees at a reasonable tuition rate
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
JOB SUMMARY:
In this role, the float Program Manager will fill in at group homes where there is a manager vacancy until a permanent manager is hired. The Program Manager has full responsibilities at their assigned program along with supporting other program for on-call coverage. Responsibilities will include direct care at the site, supervision and training of direct care staff, oversight of the people we serve, programming and licensing regulations, and all administrative functions and reporting for the program. Meridian Services currently has 27 group homes located in the Twin Cities area. In this role, the Float Manager may fill in for a few weeks to several months at a program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervision of Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s)
Train Direct Support Professionals, run monthly staff meetings, write and complete evaluations for DSP’s
Direct care as needed per program needs
Lead meetings with parents/guardians, teachers and/or work programs, and case managers
Assist with the development and implementation of person centered plans and outcomes including writing progress reviews and making recommendations to the team on changes
Assist in writing behavioral programming with Director as applicable per person served
Completion of person served paperwork in compliance with 245D
Coordination and attending medical and dental appointments for person’s served
Develop and connect with community resources to ensure successful community integration
Oversight of SLS’s petty cash, person’s served petty cash and financial reports
Ensure the home has adequate provisions for household supplies, groceries, etc.
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Writing skills adequate to write narrative accounts of daily events and emails to team members.
Excellent communication with all team members via email, text, phone calls and in person as dictated by each person’s team. Must be able to communicate with a variety of persons of different backgrounds and educational and life experiences.
Great time management, problem solving skills, and work ethic.
Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
Must present a professional appearance and promote positive work environment.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be at least 18 years of age, 21 at some specific sites
Have a vehicle with current car insurance
Experience working direct care with individuals with intellectual disabilities, Autism, and/or mental health diagnosis.
Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
Successful clearance from a DHS Background Study
Experience working in a 245D licensed group home or In Home/ILS services
Meridian Services is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.meridiansvs.com/careers. Please contact HR Recruiting at 763-450-5002 for questions.
**Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer**