Program Manager for Career Services

Company: Alternative Community Training (ACT)
Location: Columbia
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Job Summary: Supervise Career Specialists, coordinate and oversee employment services, and ensure service documentation meets requirements. Reports to the Assistant Program Director for Career Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the Job:
1. Promote the growth of ACT Career Services by developing and maintaining community-based work sites for employment and training.
2. Assist in coordinating and monitoring the referral and intake process.
3. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Career Specialists on an ongoing basis.
4. Complete payroll approval by established deadlines for Career Specialists.
5. Develop service schedules and staffing schedules to ensure individual goals and needs are met.
6. Ensure that the Person-Centered Planning Process is adhered to by attending and participating in IP meetings and other special staffing for individuals.
7. Complete annual written assessments, unit requests, annual consent and authorizations, implementation strategies, and other IP documentation.
8. Ensure daily service documentation and event reporting is completed in a timely manner and is in compliance with all required standards.
9. Write and/or review monthly report and other required reports to ensure reports meet all requirements and accurately reflect services.
10. Assist in maintenance of the fiscal integrity of the program by monitoring billing processes and submitting and following up on requests for units as needed for jobseekers. Submit monthly billing reports by required deadlines.
11. Ensure successful job seeker outcomes by effectively collaboration and communicating with internal and external stakeholders but not limited to: employer, job seeker, families, case management entities, and other service providers.
12. Provide direct services to ensure service continuity and to promote fiscal responsibility.
13. Remain informed of and assist in assuring compliance with program standards (State agreements and contracts, Waiver regulations, CARF standards, DOL regulations, ACT policies and Procedures and best practice).
14. Ensure Health and Safety standards are followed at ACT as well as community based sites.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Keep Assistant Program Director informed, in a timely manner, of situations, concerns, or problems related to individuals, personnel, or services.
2. Maintain current certification in Abuse/Neglect Prevention, CPR, First Aid, PBS, HIPAA, and all others required by the agency.
3. Participate in ACT committees as needed.
4. Regular attendance and punctuality.
ACT is an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, genetic expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Different makes us better.
Benefits Summary: ACT values its employees and is committed to offering benefits designed to help enhance their physical and mental health. ACT views the benefits offered to its workforce as a vital component of the overall compensation package. We strive to offer our employees a robust and comprehensive benefit package that includes health/dental/vision/supplemental insurance, a matching retirement plan, an employee referral program, employee assistance program, and a generous paid absence/vacation package which makes ACT a more attractive place to work.

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