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Job description
Location 9901 Linn Station Road Suite 901,Louisville, KY, 40223,United States
Job Category Direct Support Services
Employee Type Full Time
Manage Others Yes
Program Director
Reports to: Executive Director of Cedar Lake Residences
Who we are:
Unconditional love for people with disabilities – this is the heart of who we are and whom we employ at Cedar Lake. We are the largest private provider of residential and community-based services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the state of Kentucky. We are a local non-profit organization founded in 1970 by Louisville-area parents of people with IDD. We believe that a well‑trained staff, committed to the mission and vision of Cedar Lake, will successfully offer a high level of compassionate, capable care, responsive to the needs of the mind, body, and the spirit of the people we serve. We are seeking qualified individuals who are determined to share meaningful interactions that cultivate mutual respect and unconditional love to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our employees are the cornerstone of all that we do, and our team provides friendly and regular support to our staff of over 450 people.
Why you’ll love working here:
Opportunities for Year-End Bonus
Weekly Pay
Paid Time Off (PTO) Accrual Starts Day 1, PTO can be used after 60 days
Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
401k retirement savings program
What you’ll do:
Cedar Lake Residences supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with dignity, independence, and inclusion. The Program Director leads the overall management, development, and supervision of Cedar Lake Residences' direct care support services. As a member of the Cedar Lake Residences team, the Program Director may also provide direct support to any individual served by the organization as needed.
Responsible for the oversight of all direct care support programs including financial management, purchasing, physical maintenance, services and support for individual residents and the facilities. Maintains availability by cell phone.
Responsible for the process of recruitment, employment, training, supervision and, when appropriate, the dismissal of the personnel of Cedar Lake Residences. Directs, supervises, guides, and supports the Cedar Lake Residence leadership team, who perform these duties.
Maintain a working knowledge of, and be responsible for, ensuring regulatory compliance with the Supports for Community Living Waiver and group home licensure requirements.
Works collaboratively with the Compliance Department, Transportation Department, Maintenance Department, Residential Department, Community Integration Department, and Nursing.
Monitors the development and implementation of individual Person-Centered Service Plans. Encourages implementation of goals with the objective of increasing self-reliance and independence. Monitors required documentation to ensure progress and concerns are reflected.
In concert with the Executive Director, and working with the Admissions Committee, is responsible for participant selection.
As may be designated by the Executive Director, represents the agency and its objectives through contact with various public and private, state, and local agencies. Promotes and maintains working relationships with outside agency administrators, governmental officials, and other such personnel.
Set clear departmental goals to monitor the success and opportunities for all program options. Establish baseline performance measures for ongoing tracking.
Work alongside internal resources to identify areas of efficiency.
Initiate contact with resident families/guardians as appropriate.
Perform all other related work as assigned.
What sets you apart:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services is preferred.
Three to five years of experience working with individuals with IDD or comparable experience in human services, including at least two years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Familiarity with the Supports for Community Living (SCL) Waiver and group home licensure and certification processes is strongly preferred.
Must possess a high level of organization, strategic thinking, and innovative thought.
Valid driver’s license is required.
What your typical schedule looks like:
Full time, 40 hours or more per week. May include occasional evening/weekend work to meet resident/family needs and respond to facility needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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