Direct Services - PROGRAM INNOVATION LEADER (PIL)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:  Full Time

BASIC RESPONSIBILITY:

The Program Innovation Leader will be responsible for the overall successful daily operation and supervision of their assigned program and staff. The PIL will be responsible for ensuring all staff interact with program participants, providing excellent learning experiences in various areas including but not limited to following program calendars and activities, community outings, and social interactions.  The Program Innovation Leader reports to the Director of Programs. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

1. Ensure program staff are meeting program objectives and outcomes for program participants as described and planned for in IPP.

2. Actively engage with participants in daily activities that support a person-centered approach and the participants’ individual program goals.

3. Ensure current records of program activities, calendars, and documentation are maintained.

4. Conduct annual meetings with families, service coordinators, and participants as required/needed.

5. Ensure data about participant progress, meetings, daily logs, attendance logs, transportation logs, and incident reports are completed by all staff.

6. Ensure environments meet health and safety requirements by maintaining a clean and orderly environment at all times. Report any health and safety concerns to supervisors.

7. Promote community integration by ensuring participants have full access to the community through outings, field trips, and attendance at special events.

8. Encourage participants to join activities while promoting individual choice and decision-making opportunities.

9. Responsible for contacting parents and regional centers for any participant issues. Ensure all proper documentation of incidents and that contact with parents and regional centers is completed.

10. Supervise, coach, and train DSP 1 & 2 team members to understand their roles, expectations, and responsibilities in the program.

11. Plan monthly calendars and daily activities with staff that follow a person-centered approach and support the participants’ individual program goals.

12. Ensure the safety and well-being of all program participants at all times by following organizational policies and procedures, actively monitoring environments, conducting consistent headcounts, and responding promptly to any concerns or incidents.

13. Ensure compliance with all Licensing, Regional Center, and The Arc policies and procedures.

14. Attend departmental staff meetings and training as needed.

15. Follow all program and organizational duties and procedures in an ethical and professional manner.

16. Perform annual evaluations of staff in the assigned program. Ensure all staff are meeting organizational standards and provide corrective actions as needed. 

17. Work with other PIL’s to facilitate communication, teambuilding, and leadership expectations and standards across all programs.

18. Perform additional tasks and duties as assigned.

SCHEDULE AND COMPENSATION:

· Monday – Friday 7:45am – 4:15pm.

· 403B available with employer 4% provided after employee contributes 6%.

· Health, Vision, and Dental benefits available.

· Compensation reflective of experience and education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

General:

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

· Must pass a fingerprint and criminal background check.

· Must hold a current California driver’s license, be able to drive a passenger van, and have a clean driving record.

· Must have strong computer skills and the ability to navigate programs for data entry and recording.

· Must be able to lift a minimum of 45lbs.

· Must have strong communication, teambuilding, and leadership skills with the ability to lead teams.

· Must be willing to learn and adapt to changing State and program requirements.

· Must have the ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Must have excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

· Must have the ability to follow directions, calendars, and daily schedules.

Person Centered Competencies:

· Self-Awareness: Is aware of how their own culture, temperament, personality dynamics, prejudices, and communication style impacts those we serve and with whom we work. Always works to provide positive engagements with others.

· Personal Integrity: Has minimal conflicts and clear values of caring for the people we serve and those with whom we work. Acts in accordance with those values and implements them consistently over time.

· Informed Decision Making: Has the ability to use available information to ensure the best possible decisions are made.

· Yielding Control: The ability to allow others to be a part of planning, decision-making, and determining how activities are carried out.

· Team Building: Fosters an environment in which all can collaborate and contribute to creating a cohesive unit to meet organizational goals.

· Focus on Strengths: Focuses on the positive attributes of a person. Creates opportunities for those attributes to be highlighted.

· Active and Reflective Listening: Uses active listening when communicating. Demonstrates an understanding of what the speaker is expressing to ensure the speaker feels heard and understood.

· Understanding of Living Best Life: Ensures participants are actively engaged in person-centered activities

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum Associate of Arts Degree and 3 years' experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additional experience may be substituted for educational requirements.

· Minimum of 2 years in a supervisor or team leader role.

· Able to successfully complete organization-provided Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training.

· Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in English. Bilingual preferred.