Youth Respite Program Manager

Youth Program Manager A Great Opportunity / $48,000 per year / Full Time/ On Call Required At ViaQuest Residential Services we provide quality support and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve!

Responsibilities may include:

• Ensure that the individuals we serve are receiving quality services and are engaged with the community.
• Coordinate and manage all services and supports for the individuals served, including medical appointments, household management, behavior management, financial services, benefits, etc.
• Use behavioral health interventions to improve outcomes for individuals served.
• Assist in the ongoing development of behavior support strategies and ensuring the implementation of these strategies, including providing training and assessing the effectiveness of the behavior support.
• Collaborate with all members of the individuals’ service team to ensure great communication and customer service is in place.
• Supervise Direct Support Professionals and make sure they are thoroughly trained and providing the best possible services.
• Monitor staffing hours to ensure appropriate services are provided and coverage is in place for all shifts.
• Provide great customer service to individuals served, families/guardians, the county board, and all members of the service team.

Requirements for this position include:

• High school diploma/GED is required, four-year degree in social services or related field is preferred.

• A minimum of two years of experience in the field of developmental disabilities preferably within residential services.

• May substitute I/DD experience with at-risk youth experience or a combination of the 2.

• Strong customer service and communication skills.

• Supervisory or management experience.

• Displays strong communication skills and possess excellent decision-making and time-management skills.

What ViaQuest can offer you:

• Paid training.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Employee discount program.
• Paid-time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.

About ViaQuest Residential Services To learn more about ViaQuest Residential Services please visit

http://www.viaquestinc.com/specialized-services/residential-services/

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