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Laradon Program Manager - Calabrese Youth Center in Denver, Colorado
Position: Weekend Program Manager
Location: Laradon fosters a collaborative, team environment; working on-site in Denver, CO
Application Deadline: June 30
Schedule: Thursday-Monday, 10 hour shifts with potential for evening and overnight hours.
Starting Salary Range: * $ 55,000-$68,750 annually
The stated starting salary pay range for this position is meant to reflect a range of where a typical entry level candidate would start and is not meant to be all inclusive. Additional education and experience may result in a starting pay outside of the stated range.
Laradon has been a leader in advocacy, education, and support for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities for over 75 years. We are looking for talented and dedicated team members to carry our legacy forward.
If you genuinely care about providing youth and/or adults with a sense of direction and hope, then you’ll get huge satisfaction from this role. Your influence will not only impact the lives of youth and/or adults, but the community as a whole. Laradon staff work extremely hard and are challenged every day, but they play a key role in supporting the well-being of the individuals that we serve.
We are seeking a Program Manager to support the Calabrese Youth Center (CYC). Reporting to the CYC Director, this role will support Laradon’s mission by c oordinating 24-hour residential services to children/youth served in Laradon's youth center program. Oversee Residential Counselors; interact with department director and case manager to ensure quality of life and upward development for children/youth.
No day is ever alike but you can generally look forward to the following responsibilities:
Assist in quality assurance procedures and policy development to ensure compliance with governing agencies.
Maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
Oversee facility maintenance and safety.
Assist with budget, policies, and strategic plans.
Monitor and implement programming.
Facilitate staff meetings for Residential Counselors.
Ensure development and implementation of weekly activity schedules by Residential Counselors.
Schedule and guarantee adequate shift coverage and document overtime, this may include actual direct care coverage when needed.
24-hour on-call.
Participate in weekly staff meetings.
Ensure children/youth's medical and health needs are met.
Maintain individual working files.
Review children/youth's incident reports and follow-up as necessary.
Coordinate staff training and development.
Conduct interviews, maintain discipline and provide training to staff.
Perform supervision and accountability of staff performance.
Establish and maintain written and verbal communication with governing agencies, families/guardians, providers and community.
Represent Laradon in the community.
Provide 24-hour crisis intervention and counseling to children/youth, as needed.
Drive participants as necessary for program needs.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
As Laradon is a small employer and employees work in a collaborative, team environment, employee must be physically present in the office to perform his/her job functions.
Other duties as assigned.
We proudly support our employees by providing the following benefits for this position:
Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/FSA
401(k) + 4% Match
11 Paid Holidays and 16 Days Paid Time Off (PTO)
Bilingual Pay Differential
Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Student Loan Assistance
Laradon is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Onsite Employee Counseling Services
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Long Term Disability, Life, Cancer, Accident, and Pet Insurance
EcoPass: Unlimited rides on RTD buses and trains for full-time employees
Referral Bonuses (get paid to work with friends!)
Committee participation opportunities (DEIB/A, Employee Appreciation)
Development, job growth, and internal training
The opportunity to work in a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding environment alongside other Laradon staff – one where everyone is truly appreciated
CDC and CDPHE protocols to ensure the safety and welfare of all employees.
We believe in providing continuing education and development opportunities for our employees. To start you off right in your position, we’ll make sure you are trained in the following:
Orientation
Mandatory Reporting
Incident Reporting
First Aid/CPR
Safety Care/Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
Defensive Driving
Person Centered Training
Trauma Informed Care
QMAP
Professional Boundaries
We look forward to what you will bring to our workplace:
One year supervisory/management experience in the human services field.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, Psychology or related field preferred or five years of experience in the IDD field.
Two years of experience working with trauma informed care preferred.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills
Valid driving license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
Be at least 21 years of age
Physical requirements include the ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force; physical condition to enable walking, standing, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; stamina to be on feet and active for full work days; ability to complete training and perform physical management of child/youth as necessary, including physical restraints; ability to speak or exchange information in an audible manner.
Our commitment to you once you get here:
Our DEIB/A policy supports and strengthens Laradon’s mission of promoting advocacy, community access and independence for the individuals we serve and celebrating the unique differences and abilities of our employees. Laradon strives to foster a culture that celebrates diversity, ensuring that each member of our community has equal opportunities to thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. We are committed to promoting equity and accessibility by identifying and eliminating systemic barriers that may hinder the growth and advancement of underrepresented groups through intentional and inclusive practices.
To provide culturally aware services to individuals, students, guests, and staff/employees, our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, veteran status, religion, citizenship, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel a sense of belonging and value. We strive for excellence in every role within Laradon and select the most qualified people who embrace and embody our mission and values.
Our Values:
Inclusion | Compassion | Advocacy | Respect | Empowerment
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