Salary/Exempt: $58k-$62k/annually starting
Community Vision's Supported Living Program makes it possible for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to live independently, in the home of their choice, by helping folks coordinate life's general activities (e.g. financial, transit, medical, social, etc.), providing one-on-one direct support, a being available for urgent matters and emergencies.
The Supported Living Manager plays a fundamental role to ensure the people within our program have their basic needs met; gain access to resources that improve quality of life; and receive support to make informed decisions. The Supported Living Manager does this by coaching direct support staff and coordinating services which foster choice, community, and personal relationships.
Supported Living Manager Primary Responsibilities:
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Assumes responsibility for supervision, coaching, and appraising performance of direct support staff.
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Communicates with families, case management personnel, other providers, and the community at large as an advocate for the people supported.
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Coordinates staff activities with the person supported.
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Facilitates team meetings and team-building.
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Ensures that staff are trained to perform responsibilities.
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Participates in Community Vision's on-call support system.
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Maintains required documentation and reports.
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Assists with compliance requirements with all program, agency, and government policies and procedures.
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Advocates for the expressed goals of people supported as identified by them.
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Ensures the safety of people receiving services and their staff.
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Responds to crisis in emergency situations.
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Provides direct support as needed.
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Assures medical needs are met in a timely and comprehensive manner.
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Helps supported person manage personal finances.
Supported Living Manager Requirements:
- Five (5) years of experience in the developmental disabilities field with one year in a supervisory role -- or a bachelor’s degree with at least one-year paid experience in developmental disabilities field, or human or community development services, required.
- One (1) year of case management or program management experience.
- Must complete and maintain CPR/First Aid, Oregon Intervention System (OIS), and other job-related training as mandated by Oregon Administrative Rules.
- Approved Criminal History Check by the State of Oregon.
- Must not be listed on the OIG List of Excluded Individual's and Entities.
- Ability to drive and transport individuals throughout the Portland Metro area with a clean driving record.
- Ability to perform all aspects of the Support Companion role.
Benefits: Community Vision offers 100% employer-paid medical insurance with Rx (Kaiser), dental (MetLife), vision, alternative care, flex spending medical/dependent care pre-taxed benefits, 401k, Paid Time Off, Free Costco Membership, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Financial planning resources, Long term disability, and Life insurance. Please note, benefits eligibility requirements may apply.
Community Vision deeply values diversity and strives to provide an inclusive workplace. This begins with equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Community Vision encourages anyone who believes they are qualified for the position to apply.