Job Description

Life Skills Manager

Magnify is looking for a dependable person to direct and manage our Life Skills Development Program which is designed to assist individuals with disabilities in vocational and life skills through person-centered planning while meeting all State, Federal, and Diocesan requirements.

Job Duties:

• Create the weekly schedules of staff and clients
• Supervise ADT Instructors in the provision of service and complete annual evaluations
• Train new staff and provide ongoing training activities
• Maintain service authorizations; generate and submits billing data for Life Skills Development programs
• Sends and documents life skills monthly paperwork in accordance with the handbook timelines
• Monitors utilization of services provided according to authorizations and program budget
• Develop and manage curriculum for Adult Day Training programs
• Establish community partnerships for meaningful community activities
• Review client support plan goals and implementation plans to ensure needs are being met and justification of rate is achieved
• Oversees the process of requesting increases in service level or authorized units when there are status changes in clients
• Provides direct service to clients as needed
• Act as a liaison to community partners, families, guardians, waiver support coordinators, behavioral analysts, and/or other agencies providing services to residents
• Assist in developing program manuals and procedures
• Under the direction of the Director of Employment Services and Vocational Programs, maintain the program's waitlist and follow procedures for admitting new clients into the program
• Provide on-call support and assistance to life skills staff for emergencies, scheduling issues, and staff support
• Travel between two sites and community partnerships in a personal vehicle is required

Qualifications:

• Must have high attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must have excellent written and verbal skills
• Must have interpersonal skills
• Must have negotiation skills
• Must have problem-solving skills
• Must be patient and compassionate
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships, demonstrate sensitivity, and respect to a diverse population
• Ability to properly schedule, prioritize, and complete tasks within the allocated time
• Must be comfortable and efficient working in electronic systems (Experience with Therap, Excel, Google Workspace, DocuSign, etc a plus)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher
• 3+ Years of related experience in a non-profit environment. Management experience may be used as a substitute for the educational requirements

Established in 2004, Magnify of Central Florida has a long history of success preparing young people and adults with disabilities to live independently in their community, develop life skills, and work toward competitive and self-employment opportunities. Join our team and help us support those we serve through empathy in action. By opening doors of opportunity and providing a support system for success, we magnify the God-given gifts of individuals with disabilities throughout Central Florida - won’t you join us? Together, we can enable individuals with disabilities to share their unique abilities with their communities so that the fullness of each person we serve can be realized.

Key Words: ADT, Adult Day Training, Supported Employment, Agency for Persons with Disabilities, APD, Teaching, Teacher, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Quality Assurance, Developmental Disability, I/DD, Special Education, Program Manager, Supported Employment, Employment Specialist, iBudget Waiver, DSP, Direct Support Professional

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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