Assistant Day Program Manager

Community Resource Network of Florida serves Individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and the community. We provide services to support independence and safety, helping those we serve to live their best lives.

This is an in-person position at our Life Skills program in Daytona Beach, FL. Hours are Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.  

ROLE OF THE LIFE SKILLS ASSISTANT PROGRAM MANAGER

The Life Skills Assistant Program Manager is responsible for assisting Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve their highest level of independence. The Life Skills Assistant Program Manager focuses on providing care using a person-centered approach. It is the expectation that each Assistant Program Manager provides support and guidance in accordance with the scope of services to ensure the best outcomes towards outlined goals. 

An important role of the LSP Assistant Manager is to work in conjunction with the Program Manager to build a cohesive team. The LSP Assistant Manager inspires others, stimulates enthusiasm, and leads by example. The LSP Assistant Manager is committed to making a positive impact on others through effective relationship 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.  Operations

• Monitor the health and safety of all individuals.
• Assist with monitoring and implementing Individuals’ IP goals.
• Administer medication (medication certified required)
• Attend Individuals’ support plan and IP program meetings, as needed.
• Provide administrative assistance to the Program Manager and Instructors.
• Coordinate and oversee custodial crew duties. 
• Work as an Instructor when needed.
• Communicate building maintenance issues and assist in coordination of resolution.
• Monitor daily classes to ensure are inclusive, engaging, and interactive.
• Familiarize yourself with behavior plans and 
• Identify Individuals with behavior plans, ensuring understanding of protocols, communicate protocols to appropriate instructors
• Establish and maintain a supportive and professional relationship with individuals, their families, and circle of supports. 
• Provide individual-specific service in compliance with service descriptions as defined in service directory/specific attachments and core assurances.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the program.
• Recognize and note physical and/or emotional changes in an individual’s condition and seek appropriate intervention. Report all changes to program manager or director within 1 business day.
• Assist individuals with meals, personal hygiene, transitioning or other tasks, when needed.
• Assist with daily arrival/ dismissal duties and tasks. 
• Maintain supply inventory, communicate needs to the program manager to ensure operation of Individual IP goals and other program classes
• Ensure documentation and submission of all incident reports in accordance with the APD guidelines.
• Communicate all incidents to the program manager 
• Assist with social media content.
• Coordinate community outings.
• Ensure building is cleaned and sanitized per CRN safety statement and standards.

2. Administration 

• Complete all assigned documentation requirements. Including daily notes and summaries on progress towards support plan/ implementation plan goals.
• Contact program manager to report any difficulties, accidents, incidents or concerns immediately.
• Prepare General Event Reports using CRN documentation system and submit to required parties based on APD guidelines.
• Enter complete notes daily into CRN selected system. 

3. Other Duties

• Aid and assist individuals onboarding and offloading from transportation.
• Serve as a positive role model for adults in the program through appropriate dress, speech, attitude, and courtesy.
• Plan and implement activities that align with each Individuals’ program goals, enrichment, and physical activity utilizing curriculum and materials provided by the program.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidential information and ensure compliance with HIPAA.
• Attend all trainings as directed and provided by the employer as required of Med-Waiver providers.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No supervisory responsibility

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

• Primary activities are conducted within a well-lit, climate-controlled facility.
• Occasional community outings may require outdoor travel and potential exposure to unpleasant weather.  
• Ability to bend, stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time and posses the normal range of body motion.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 pounds independently.
• Must be able to provide personal hygiene assistance to individuals requiring assistance.
• Periodic exposure to bodily fluids, and other pathogens.