Program Administrator - ABA Supported Living Services -…

Are you a compassionate, people-oriented person who wants a rewarding opportunity supporting adults with autism or other developmental disabilities? We would love you to join our Supported Living Services team!
As a Supported Living Program Administrator, you will have more than just a job - you will have the opportunity to directly impact someone's life for the better! You will work with individuals in their homes and surrounding communities.
As a Supported Living Program Administrator, you will train and supervise employees who teach and assist clients in building skills necessary to live independently in their own home. You will oversee Supported Living Services that are provided in the individual's home and in varied community settings in Los Angeles County.
Your daily routine can include:
Facilitating meaningful community connections
Directs SCIP services in accordance with the written service description.
Ensures implementation of IABA/SCIP procedures and policies, ethical practices and legal mandates.
Maintains good communication and relations with regional centers and other external agencies with regards to SCIP services.
Supervises Area Supervisors keeping management periodic service report scores at 85% or more.
Ensures that management staff are properly trained and supervised.
Responsible to disseminate SCIP procedures and policies inside and outside the agency.
Develop behavior assessment and intervention plans for selected participants.
Maintains services within budget, and arrange the most cost effective living arrangement and billing procedures.
Maintains consistent positive attitude which is imperative to the success of the service delivery.
Mains up to date knowledge on progress and trends in supported living delivery service.
Lead team meetings
If needed, supervise direct support staff and senior staff
Develop creative individual program plans and supervise implementation
Provide direct support, emergency on-call support, and crisis intervention as needed
Training staff to teach independent life skills
Maintain positive relationships with the people served
Increasing helpful, adaptive behaviors
Having fun!
What is Supported Living?
Supported Living Services allow individuals with developmental disabilities to live in their own homes in the community, while developing independent living skills, creating meaningful relationships, and participating as active members in their families and communities.
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Special Education, OR a related human services delivery field and a minimum of five years experience in a human service delivery system that includes two years in a management or supervisory position, or comparable training and experience and an exemplary recommendation in the field of supported living services.
Preference given to candidates with experience in designing and implementing transitional support plans for movement to less restrictive settings.
Requirements
Proven experience as personal care assistant
Committed to health & safety
Well-organized and reliable
Excellent communication and people skills
Positive and compassionate attitude
Strong ethics
Physical stamina
Willing to do direct care
Maintains on-call responsibility for emergency, by pager. This includes 24-hour on-call availability when scheduled.
Substitute if a senior staff is not available to fill in for CSC who did not make it work.
Able to support clients in their daily routines; including, but not limited to, nutrition, self-care, social, recreational, personal relationships, money management, etc.
Knowledge of positive behavior support practices
Be certified in CPR/First Aid/ and ProAct within the first two weeks of employment
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, and lift 25 lbs.
Successfully pass a Live Scan DOJ/FBI background check
Possess a valid California Driver's license and provide current driving record issued by the DMV.
Provide proof of current car insurance
Provide proof of formal documentation of highest level of education completed and/or qualifying certificates
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Benefits
What we offer you:
Medical and Dental insurance for employees who work over 31 hours per week
Mileage reimbursement
Vacation Time Off & Vacation Pay
Employee discounts; fun employee events
On-the-job training, career development, and advancement opportunities
401(k) Plan
A rewarding work environment
Meaningful relationships with your co-workers and the individuals we serve
Dynamic work environment, no day is ever the same as the next
Flexible work schedules
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement
It is the policy of IABA to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.