Day Services Developmental Disabilities Professional

Company: Center for Developmentally Disabled
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

We know that job searching can be quite the job itself, so we'll get straight to the point. We are seeking an energetic and engaging Day Services Developmental Disabilities Professional to join our team! While we are excited to get to know you, let's start by telling you a little about us!

CDD is a non-profit community-based organization that supports individuals with developmental disABILITIES in their own homes throughout the Kansas City Metropolitan area. We have been doing this for over 50 years with the goal of adding 50+ more in our sight. Speaking of goals, CDD offers incentives based on meeting agency-wide goals as well as differentials for homes that are behavioral, high medical needs, and for shifts that occur on Saturday and Sunday.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Summary/Objective

Functions as the "case coordinator" of the Day Program to facilitate the programmatic processes dealing with habilitation services delivery. Responsible for supervising staff, program orientation, and the maintenance of Day Program Services as prescribed by the Annual Plan and "person centered principles". Oversees the physical facility operations managing and maintaining the day program to provide a comfortable, safe, clean, and orderly habilitative environment. The PALS U DDP assumes the role of HIPAA Privacy Officer for individuals attending the Day Program. Participates with management team in decisions regarding agency program and supportive operations. Schedules staff, consultants, transportation, service-related events, and communicates with EITAS, KCRO and other TCM entities. Ensures staff compliance with agency policy. Assists in the hiring, training, and evaluating of direct care staff. Supervises/monitors service delivery and related documentation regarding all day program records. Directly supervised and evaluated by the Director of Day Services.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Program Management


Implements and monitors individualized services based on person centered principles; and oversees Person Center Plan (PCP) implementation and documentation
Ensures ISP Data is reviewed and tracked daily, following Director of Day Services directives
Attends Annual PCP meetings and provides input as needed
Provides oversight to ensure medical treatment for illnesses or injuries in a timely manner
Scans Medical Information into Setworks and submits it to Quality Enhancement Specialist for monthly reviews, as applicable
Ensures all medication changes are clearly documented in Therap on-line records, and on Physician Orders and MAR
Sets up MAR and checks daily for accuracy, keeping all staff, the pharmacy, and administrative office and KCRO or EITAS informed of changes, if applicable
Facilitates monthly program meetings
Serves as the contact person for relaying programmatic information to the Director of Day Services
Collects required documentation of relevant sections of monthly managers' report, e.g., emergency drills, advisory committee meeting minutes, vehicle use and maintenance records etc. and primarily responsible for submitting Managers Reports as directed by the Director of Day Services
Reviews, and submits event reports to KCRO, EMT E-Mail, Service Coordinators and Director of Day Services (if applicable) - including follow up needed as directed by KCRO.
Provide resolution to Programming QE Directives
Provide resolution to QES for Programming APTS
Requests petty cash funds; orders and purchases supplies; replaces worn items and appliances, ensuring adequate supplies are available to operate the Day Program facility;
Makes adjustments in Day Program and Nonresidential Services budget and spending as directed by the Chief Program Officer or Executive Director




Staff Supervision & Development


Supervises and schedules sufficient staff to maintain required staffing ratios
Communicates with Nonresidential Services direct service staff daily to provide consistency in addressing day program attendee needs and the overall running of the day program
Coordinates talent development
Is familiar with DMH regulations and develops training services within those guidelines, and provides in-service training as required
Provides one on one training with Employment Specialist and PALS U Aides as needed
Disciplines PALS U Employment Specialist and PALS U Aides, following the guidelines of CDD Policy and Procedure
Process staff occurrences (absence and instances of tardiness)
Documents staff attendance and leave time; reviews Paycor for accuracy and approved hours worked. Ensures Paycor time keeping is accurate and submit to Payroll following CDD payroll timelines.
Completes Employment Specialist PALS U Aides performance reviews
Supervises and supports program staff in behavior management, crisis intervention, behavioral counseling, along with monitoring the protection of resident's rights



Facilities Management


Schedules maintenance and oversees the site implementation of the agency's Physical Facilities and Safety Policy; inspects all areas of the facility daily, maintaining adequate housecleaning standards, and notifying administrative office of needed maintenance and repairs
Ensures all safety drills (fire, severe weather, etc.) occur according to policy
Ensures safe and continuous operations of assigned vehicles, e.g., schedules maintenance and repairs as needed, reports needed repairs, accidents, and traffic violations
Schedules vans for transportation needs



Other Duties


Alters personal schedule when needed to manage all program operations
Attends meetings and in-service training as scheduled
Maintains effective working relationship with supervisor and peers
Provides companionship, community integration, emotional support, crisis intervention and behavioral counseling to individuals
Maintain effective working relationships with volunteer and community-based sites.



Competencies


Communication Proficiency
Flexibility
Person Centered focused
Has sufficient field experience to meet state guidelines and ability to pass training courses in medication administration, First Aid and CPR
Sufficient experience in individualized program development
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and type in English
Valid Missouri Class E Chauffeur's License or Kansas Class C license



Supervisory Responsibility


Directly supervises PALS U Aides and Employment Specialist.



Work Environment


This job operates in a Day Program facility, community and/or Administrative Office setting and includes frequent community outings, with exposure to high levels of noise, human elements such as (blood, urine, etc.); frequent interruptions and fast paced working conditions. In this role standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines are routinely used. Office space utilizes two floors requiring navigating stairs.



Physical Demands


The employee is occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, climb or bend. The employee must constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Also requires stepping up into commercial passenger vans as needed.



Position Type/Expected Hours of Work


This is a full-time position with core hours of work from 8:30am-5:00pm. This position may require "after" hours work as well as some weekend work based on client need.



Travel


Travel will be throughout the metropolitan area with the possibility of occasional travel outside the metro area as business dictates using your personal vehicle or agency vehicle.



Required Education and/or Experience


High school diploma and a minimum of one year experience with persons with developmental disabilities.



Preferred Education and Experience


Degree in education, rehabilitation, or closely related field; one or more years of direct service experience with persons with DD, two years of program management and staff supervisory experience.



Additional Eligibility Qualifications


Has at least one year's supervisory experience.



Other duties


Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Compensation details: 25-25PI6a04a52e70ec-25660-36371408

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