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Meridian Services
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Join our team as a Program Administrator- Social Services
Position: Program Administrator- Social Services
Wage: $65,000 per year and a full benefits package to include paid volunteer time.
Schedule: Must be willing to meet the needs of the programs by working flexible hours throughout the week. Administrators are on call for their programs Sunday evening starting at 10pm through Friday at 5pm along with a weekend and Holiday on call rotation.
Company Perks:
- Family Owned
- Medical and Dental Coverage
- Vision insurance
- Pet insurance
- Monthly Lunch and Learns
- Supplemental Insurance offered through Colonial Life
- Paid Time Off
- 401 K plan
- Paid volunteer time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Dog Friendly Corporate Office
- Weekly snack day at Corporate
- Childcare at Corporate for Employees at a reasonable tuition rate
- Growth Opportunities
- Employee of the month recognition and gift card
MERIDIAN SERVICES provide person centered services to people with Mental Illness, intellectual and physical disabilities in a variety of settings, including Residential Services, In Home Services/semi-independent living assistance, and vocational services. Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality, so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Program Administrator will provide quality assurance and strong program development to a variety of programs assigned to their caseload. Program Administrators carry a caseload of residential SLS programs, Day Program and/or In-Home programs. Caseloads are subject to be changed as needed based on the company’s needs.
Administrators provide supervision and coaching/mentoring/training to their team of directors, managers and direct support professionals. As an administrator, you will be responsible for ensuring programming is being carried out as dictated by the team, annual/semiannual/quarterly reports and meetings are written and conducted. Administrators provides oversight and quality assurance per 245D, Foster Care Licensing and Carf standards as well as Meridian Services standards at all of their programs. Administrators are a part of implementing strategic plans for the organization, developing and implementing fiscal budgets, and expanding on program development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervision, leadership and training of Program Directors and/or Managers
- Attend and assist if needed monthly staff meetings
- Completion of evaluations
- Direct care as needed per program needs
- Attend and if needed, lead, meetings with parents/guardians, teachers and/or work programs, and case managers
- Communication via meetings, phone calls, emails and text to team members
- Completion and/or oversight of the development and implementation of person-centered plans and outcomes. Writing and/or review of progress reviews and making recommendations to the team on changes
- Completion of person served paperwork in compliance with 245D
- Oversight of Manager and Director’s completion and accuracy of SLS’s petty cash, person’s served petty cash and financial reports, weekend plans are completed and accurate
- Contributions to policy and procedure development
- Oversight of all psychotropic medication monitoring
- Completion of program budgets
- Assuring person centered practices are taking place
- Oversight and writing behavioral management plans
- Attending and contribution to the organization’s development via meetings and committees
- Reviewing incident, BIRF, EUMR, VA/MOM forms. Calling into MAARC reports of abuse or neglect
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent writing skills adequate to write narrative accounts of daily events and emails to team members.
- Excellent communication with all team members via email, text, phone calls and in person as dictated by each person’s team. Must be able to communicate with a variety of persons of different backgrounds and educational and life experiences.
- Great time management, problem solving skills, and work ethic.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
- Ability to use Office Microsoft programs
- Must present a professional appearance and promote positive work environment.
- Excellent leadership skills
- Ability to work as a team player and think strategically for programs and organizational needs
Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Have a vehicle with current car insurance
- Experience with 245D licensing
- Experience in positive supports
- Experience with individuals with interfering behaviors (challenging behaviors) and/or mental health diagnosis in a 245D licensed program
- Experience working direct support with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism and/or mental health diagnosis.
- Comfortable with personal cares and medical needs
- Experience in supervision in residential homes or In Home/ILS services – 245D licensed settings
- Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
- Successful clearance from a DHS Background Study
- Prefer at least 5 years’ experience in a supervisory role in social services
- Prefer college degree in Human Services or related field.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply at www.meridiansvs.com/careers. Please contact HR Recruiting at 763-450-5002 for questions.
**Meridian Services is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer**
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