Job Description

Kansas Neurological Institute

The Kansas Neurological Institute (KNI) is an intermediate care facility offering support to approximately 130 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. KNI practices a person-centered philosophy to support our residents so they can have the quality of life they deserve by recognizing their individuality, honoring their choices, protecting and maintaining their health, helping to build and maintain their relationships with others, and making sure that they are included in every aspect of their lives; in their homes, in their jobs, and in the community.


KNI has 19 homes with direct support staff assisting with daily living activities in each home throughout four buildings and is located on a large campus, east of the VA hospital in Topeka. KNI is funded in part by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is subject to requirements bestowed by Federal and State levels of government conditions of participation.

About the Position:

The Program Manager is responsible for providing leadership and training support to the Client Training Supervisors, MHDDT's and Directly supervising the unit float team. This position will also be responsible for functioning as back-up for the CTS position if needed. The Program Manager will also ensure that each person who lives at KNI receives the support provided to have a meaningful life, which includes ensuring well-being, providing opportunities for choice, promoting personal relationships, encouraging community participation, and recognizing the individuality of each person who lives at KNI.

Compensation/Other Information:

Hourly Pay Range:

$25.37/hr

Unclassified

Full-time

Benefits Eligible

Employment Benefits:

Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick & Vacation leave Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness Centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and experience in mental and developmental disabilities. One year experience planning and delivering training programs, materials, and directing the work of a work area. One year experience in a supervisory or lead staff supervisory position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience in developmental disabilities, mental disabilities, and dual diagnosis; adult education teaching skills, and strategies; person-centered planning and supports model; issues relevant to supporting/teaching individuals with handicapping conditions; regulatory guidelines and laws relevant to ICF/MR regulations issues involving individuals with handicapping conditions. Staff who operate a motor vehicle must possess and unrestricted Kansas driver's license.

Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements

Ability to pass a criminal background check Ability to pass a drug screen test

Recruiter Contact Information:

Name

: James Moore

Email

: james.moore@ks.gov

Phone

: 785.296.5342

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