Program Coordinator - Inspired Options Inc

Are you passionate about helping individuals with intellectual / developmental disabilities live their best lives in the community? Inspired Options is a human services agency making a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with autism and other intellectual / developmental disabilities in Maryland.

FLSA Status:     Exempt

Hours:                 Full-Time, reports to the Director of Programs

Reporting to this position:

The Program Manager is responsible for the supervision of up to 8 licensed residential units (housing up to 16 adults with intellectual / developmental disabilities), house managers, and direct support professionals who work with the individuals in the supported caseload.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

Program Managers will oversee the coordination and management of Direct Support Professionals and day services for individual with intellectual disabilities. The primary mission of the Program Manager is to oversee and ensure the quality and comprehensiveness of services for the individuals we serve. This requires that the Program Manager knows the individual and understands his/her needs, strengths, and preferences. The Program Manager understand the "big picture" of all Inspired Options needs to do to fulfill its obligations, works with Inspired Options staff and individuals to carry out the agency's responsibilities. The Program Manager collaborates with area agencies, state agencies, family members, guardians, medical and mental health providers, and others in the community to make sure individuals are safe, their particular needs are met, and their lives are as rich and fulfilling as possible.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain strong, respectful relationships with the individuals in supported caseload.
• Ensure that the health and safety needs of individuals who receive services are met consistent with COMAR, Centers for Medicaid Services, Maryland Board of Nursing regulation, accreditation standards, and Inspired Options policies and procedures.
• Understand the various roles of Inspired Options staff and works collaboratively.
• Demonstrate excellent planning skills and have reliable follow through skills.
• Respond to incidents in a timely manner.
• Attend and monitor agency’s participation in annual Person Centered Plan meetings.
• Work closely with the Recruiter to schedule, interview, and hire new staff.
• Ensure that staff are scheduled for shifts, and that staff are using Inspired Options’ time management system.
• Ensure that appropriate documentation is completed as scheduled in the agency’s record keeping systems, including electronic record system
• Conduct unannounced visits to homes in supported caseload.
• Be on-call 24/7 for assigned homes.
• Other administrative tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements & Experience

• Associates Degree preferred, plus two years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities and one year of supervisory experience.

• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and Agency policy.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.

• Computer skills

The position comes with a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid sick / personal days
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Focus on ongoing professional development
• Opportunities for advancement

Covid-19 Consideration

Inspired Options has adopted a COVID-19 vaccination policy to safeguard the health and well-being of our employees and individuals we support. As a condition of employment, employees are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless an exemption is approved for medical or religious reason or as otherwise required by law.