Life Skills Manager

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: 

The Life Skills Manager directs and manages the Life Skills Development Program (Adult Day Training) across all sites to assist individuals with disabilities in maintaining and developing independence through person-centered planning while meeting all State, Federal, and Diocesan requirements.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: (The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.) 

? Create the weekly schedules of staff and clients

? Supervise life skills staff in the provision of service and complete annual evaluations

? Train new staff and provide ongoing training activities in compliance

? Ensure compliance with all life skills documentation across all programs including but not limited to daily service logs, implementation plans, employment stability plans, quarterly and annual reports, incident reports, attendance logs, and annual and ongoing documentation requirements

? Maintains service authorizations; generates and submits life skills billing data

? Sends and documents life skills paperwork monthly in accordance with the handbook timelines

? Monitors utilization of services provided according to authorizations and program budget

? Develop and manage curriculum for Adult Day Training programs

? Establishes community partnerships for meaningful community activities

? Review client support plan goals and implementation plans to ensure needs are being met and justification of rate is achieved.

? Provide supervision and direct service to clients as needed

? Oversees the process of requesting increases in service level or authorized units when there are status changes in a client.

? Acts as a liaison to community partners, families, guardians, waiver support coordinators,

behavioral analysts and/or other agencies providing services to residents.

? Assist in developing program manuals and procedures

? Under the direction of the Director of Residential and Life Skills Programs, maintain the program waitlist and follow procedures for admitting new clients into the programs

? Provide on-call support and assistance to life skills staff for emergencies, scheduling issues, and staff support. Transport clients in the community during the program using Magnify vehicles.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS:  

• Experience teaching others, especially those with intellectual or developmental disabilities. 
• Strong office and productivity software
• Strong time management and prioritization
• Ability to follow directions communicated synchronously (in person or over digital communications) and asynchronously (posted notices, emails, etc.)
• Ability to give directions synchronously and asynchronously. 
• Ability to communicate both in person and digitally or in writing. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, as well as independently, and to adapt to feedback.
• Ability to provide feedback to others constructively and positively.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to take responsibility for challenges encountered by oneself and others. 
• Entrepreneurial and agile spirit
• Excellent Leadership and Presentation Skills
• Leadership and the ability to provide guidance and support to others with and without direct supervisory authority. 
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus. CATHOLIC FAITH:
• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree or relevant combination of education/experience required. 
• 5+ Years of related management experience in a non-profit or education environment.