Work Services DSP - Program Manager at Grand Traverse Industries

We believe that people with disabilities have something unique and valuable to contribute to our world! This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities by helping them achieve their highest level of independence, earn a paycheck, build life skills, grow relationships with peers, and engage with the community. Program Managers in our Work Services department supervise participants as they work and provide quality control of GTI products and services. Additional responsibilities also include leading engaging activities and supervising community outings. This is a support position that works directly with team members and maintains caseload paperwork. Providing encouragement and support are key functions of a Program Manager.

This is a full time, 40hr a week position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm. Lunch breaks are paid. We offer benefits that include health, dental, and vision insurance, in addition to a fantastic vacation accrual program. If you choose to decline company medical insurance, you will also be paid an extra $100 monthly above and beyond your regular wages. Paid holidays include Black Friday!

Pay range for this position is $16.00-$19.50 hourly.

We also provide an opportunity to become certified with the National Association of Direct Support Professionals. If you complete all three steps of the certification process, you will be given a $3,900 bonus!

Here's what our employees have to say about working at GTI:

"The culture here is amazing. The staff that work here work so hard and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else. This company allows me to be able to continue learning and growing as an individual."

"My job here at GTI gives my spirit and soul happiness. :) I truly enjoy being a job coach with all our team members. Teaching them and guiding them fills my heart with Joy. I truly enjoy coming to work on a daily basis :) I surely hope our relationship continues to grow and develop. Watching our team members learn and develop is priceless on a daily basis."

"I love the work that we do, our folks, and our staff."

Call Becky at 231-922-4885 for more info!

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Responsibilities:

• Follow and uphold company policies and procedures
• Responsible for completing and staying current in all mandatory trainings
• Promote positive social interactions
• Support individuals in the community, in their job, or at their job (enclaves or facility based)
• Teach skills to expand a person's independence and progress toward goals
• Maintain a clean and safe environment, follows all safety protocols
• Administer medications, support individuals with hygiene, and provide supervision in all settings
• Maintain a positive relationship and adequate communication with each client's home provide, CSM, parents, guardians, and other support
• Provide transportation with a company vehicle for work or community access
• Complete quality control, track client work totals, plan work schedules
• Maintains an advocacy role
• May be assigned to work in other departments or programs
• Any other duties assigned

Skills:

• Desire to work in a team environment, even when supporting someone individually
• Ability to work independently
• Treat people with kindness, not cruel or harsh, showing compassion (gentle teaching philosophy)
• A level of integrity that motivates doing the right thing, even when no one is watching
• Ability to be flexible and handle change well
• A good track record of attendance and an understanding of the importance of consistency for the people we support

The ideal candidate for this position is a unique individual who has a desire for helping individuals with disabilities earn a paycheck and develop new skills. They must be detail oriented and thrive helping others succeed.

Qualifications / Physical requirements:

• High school diploma and must be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Pass a background check
• Must have a full range of motion, physical strength,
• Ability to achieve and maintain training and certifications
• Basic computer usage/ knowledge