Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.
We are currently looking for a Community Participation Supports (CPS) Director to fill a full-time position in the Pittsburgh area. The CPS Director position is a full-time position under the direct supervision of the Program Administrator. The CPS Director is responsible for the implementation and oversight of the PMH CPS program for the assigned region, performing program specialist duties for the CPS program, including the supervision of Community Support Professionals (CSP) and individual participants within the program. CPS services aim to provide individuals with supports to engage in lifelong learning and find ways to move from being in the community to becoming a valued part of the community. The CPS Director will carry out all CPS services and duties in accordance with the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) service description and PMH policies.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION SUPPORTS DIRECTOR:
Oversee CPS and Supportive Employment (SE) services provided to program participants, including general management, daily operations, and adherence to policies and procedures
Perform program specialist duties for the CPS program
Participate in client team meetings, including annual Individual Plan (IP) meetings, quarterly reviews, and additional consultation, as needed
Ensure IP accuracy, including IP revisions, and monitor the implementation of goal and objective planning relevant to service provisions
Coordinate each participant’s daily/weekly schedule in collaboration with residential managers and staff
Adjust weekly schedule(s), as needed, to reflect participant cancellations, staff changes, or other day-to-day modifications, and communicate changes to relevant parties
Ensure that staff are trained on the individual’s most updated IP, Medication Administration Record (MAR), diet, adaptive needs, and all other relevant individual needs or treatment plans
Ensure timely Service Note completion for each individual following service provisions
Complete timely Quarterly Progress Notes (QPN) and Quarterly Conversations to reflect a summary of client objectives, progress, preferences, and data
Complete Comprehensive Assessments for each individual participant and update annually
Maintain regional CPS petty cash funds and send weekly ledger reports
Oversee vehicle and maintenance-related matters for all operating vehicles and equipment
Interview and hire staff, following appropriate approval protocols
Conduct on-the-job training, shadowing, and supervision for all new staff members
Monitor and approve staff time sheets, paid time off, and sick days
Collaborate and build relationships with community stakeholders/gatekeepers to increase program opportunities, engagements, and/or volunteer efforts
Assure the safety and protection of individual participants
Evaluate service delivery in accordance with IPs, treatment plans, and regulations
Oversee PMH Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE) tracking and Wellness tracking initiatives, including collecting data and communicating updates to the individual’s team
Serve as a communication resource to individuals, staff, families, and guardians
Obtain a thorough understanding of relevant regulations and their application to the organization
Collaborate with management personnel to…