Autism Support Program Manager

*About us* Supportive Living Services is recognized as the leader in supporting individuals of the ID or Autism community live their best life.
Job Summary: Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual looking to make a difference? As an Autism Support Program Manager you will play a crucial role in providing support and care to individuals with autism.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Manager to join our team.
As a Program Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Autism Program and providing direct care to clients in the community.
Responsibilities: * Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of individuals receiving services * Develop and monitor continuous quality improvement measures * Provide direct care on a routine basis until program growth supports full-time supervision responsibilities * Manage and monitor job postings and applicants for Direct Support Professional positions * Schedule and conduct interviews and assist with the onboarding process * Assist with and conduct portions of orientation training classes * Supervise staff, provide ongoing support, and evaluate job performance * Create, manage, and distribute the weekly staff schedule * Review and approve weekly billing for services provided * Monitor and implement the Individual Support Plan including outcomes, service utilization, health and safety guidance, and other pertinent * Adhere to the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) Chapter 6100 Regulations * Coordinate new individual referral review meetings when necessary * Display, mentor, and role model professional conduct, leadership, and team-building skills * Conduct team meetings and present information clearly * Address individual and family member dissatisfaction when necessary * Complete employee performance evaluations * Complete disciplinary actions and discuss needed improvements with staff * Review and approve employee service notes, timesheets, and time off requests * Track required staff vehicle and driving information * Respond to staff issues and individual emergencies during the week * Participate in weekend on-call rotation if necessary * Other duties as assigned Experience: Requires a minimum of a high school diploma and four years of experience working directly with individuals with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
*or* An associate's or bachelor's degree and two years working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to frequently sit, grasp, use fine motor skills, speak, and hear.
The employee must routinely stand, sit, bend, lift up to ten pounds, and demonstrate manual dexterity.
Supportive Living Services, Inc.
is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.
(EOE) Job Type: Full-time Pay: $39,500.
00 - $40,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Tuition reimbursement * Vision insurance Experience level: * 4 years Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Monday to Friday * On call Ability to Relocate: * Erie, PA 16506: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person