Job Details

Overview

Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) Program Manager role at Marin Ventures. The LVN Program Manager plays a key role in supporting the health and well-being of adults with developmental disabilities attending our adult day program. This position works with the Program Director to implement the vision and mission of Marin Ventures, combining clinical oversight with supervisory responsibilities to provide high-quality, person-centered support that promotes independence, personal growth, and community participation. The LVN program manager is responsible for implementing program plans and services for participants and supervising Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). The LVN collaborates closely with participants, their support team members, program management staff, and direct care staff to foster a safe, inclusive, and positive environment.

Responsibilities

Supervisor

• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding services for adults with developmental disabilities including reporting suspected abuse or neglect.
• Maintains a safe and clean environment for the program.
• Substitutes on the floor as a DSP when needed.
• Participates in staff recruitment. Interviews and evaluates employee candidates. Makes hiring recommendations to Program Director.
• Orients, trains, and develops staff.
• Supervises DSPs. Monitors job performance, completes performance evaluations, and makes recommendations regarding employee discipline.
• Supports a positive team culture that reflects the programs values of empathy, inclusion, and consistency.
• Monitors program furnishings, equipment, and supplies and makes recommendations for expenditures to the Program Director. Ensures damaged items are not a safety hazard and are reported to maintenance staff and the program director.
• Authorizes paid time off for staff supervised. Oversees timely completion of time and attendance records. Verifies any remote work performed, and for whom the remote work was performed.
• Creates and implements remote activities and classes using remote technology, and supports and supervises DSPs in creating and implementing remote activities and classes.
• Trains DSPs on infection control, Covid-19 protocols, and any other emerging emergency infection control protocols. Ensures protocols are being followed by DSPs.
• Provides basic technical support and training as needed for DSPs in-person and using remote technology.
• Protects and promotes participants rights, including confidentiality, privacy, dignity and freedom from abuse.
• Interacts courteously and appropriately with participants, family members, visitors, staff from other agencies which serve our participants, and other Marin Ventures employees.
• Has the ability and desire to learn from and work cooperatively with others.
• Oversees vehicle use for the program. Reports repair and maintenance needs to the Executive Director.
• Participates in facility committees and task forces as appropriate.
• Follows and ensures all established policies, guidelines and procedures are followed by all in the department, including federal and state regulations, to assure safe practices and quality care of participants.

Case Management

• Manages participant cases through a person-centered perspective as assigned, including ISP development, case file review and updating, report writing, developing specific goals related to in-person and remote services. Ensures that all documentation required by funding agencies is maintained.
• Models best practices for staff in interacting with, supporting, and engaging participants. Demonstrates implementation of program plans and services. Provides leadership and demonstrates team-building skills.
• Develops schedule for and leads staff meetings. Informs staff regarding participant programs and services changes. Works with Program Director to develop staff training and development plans.
• Coaches DSPs in developing lesson plans and daily schedules. Ensures implementation of participant programs and services. Determines staffing needs and makes independent decisions about program needs.
• Communicates with residential providers and participants families regarding participant program engagement.
• Works with Program Director to monitor participant database and participant files. Updates database and files as needed.
• Evaluates participants needs and exercises independent judgment regarding participant programs.

Medical

• Manages assigned caseload of participants with identified medical needs, including proactively planning and training staff to prevent and mitigate negative effects of medical conditions.
• Act as the first point of contact to address emergency medical issues such as seizures, injuries, or diabetic emergencies occurring at program.
• Perform routine nursing assessments and maintain accurate health records for all individuals as assigned.
• Develop and update individualized care plans in coordination with program staff, families, other agency staff, and external medical providers.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed and ensure appropriate responses to medical events or emergencies.
• Coordinate with physicians, specialists, and outside service providers to facilitate access to care and ensure continuity of support.
• Supervise, support, and train direct support professionals (DSPs) on health-related practices, including medication administration, infection control, and emergency protocols.
• Ensure compliance with participants medication schedules. Manage centrally stored medication including intake and reordering. Notify all staff of changes in medications given during the program day.

Competencies

• Licensure: Active and unrestricted LVN license in the state of California.
• Current CPR/FA/AED certification or ability to obtain certification, and ability to satisfactorily complete other required trainings.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of LVN experience required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a community or day program setting is required.
• Minimum of 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience is required.

Competencies (Additional)

• Strong clinical assessment and care coordination skills.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written English communication skills.
• Collaborative team member.
• Demonstrated integrity in handling confidential information and clinical documentation.
• Ability to support staff learning with clarity, patience, and consistency.
• Flexible, innovative approach to problem-solving in a dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail in materials, establishing priorities, multi-tasking, and meeting deadlines.
• Must be proactive, self-directing and project oriented.
• Personality: upbeat, energetic, takes initiative, dependable, takes pride in work.
• Position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy.
• Good planning, organizational skills, and a drive for neatness.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with PC and Microsoft Office tools such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience in electronic records systems/databases, payroll systems, cloud-based software, and basic office applications.
• Must have current valid CA drivers license and clean DMV record. Ability to drive agency vehicles.
• Insured car to drive to meetings.

Physical Competencies

• Regular and consistent attendance and the ability to sit and work with hands and arms for at least eight (8) hours per day and five (5) days per week.
• Physical ability to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, walk, crawl, push and pull items weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Hand and finger dexterity for computer, binders, calculator, copy machine, and telephone use.
• Proficient interpersonal relations and communicative skills in English.
• Ability to receive and communicate detailed information, instructions, and procedures through verbal and written communication.
• Visual skills to include visual acuity and perception.
• Auditory skills to include regular conversations in person and over the phone.
• Ability to work outdoors in parks and other community settings. Occasionally enters chlorinated pools and participates in activities that involve animal contact.
• Wear latex and vinyl gloves at times.
• Ability to work overtime occasionally at the last minute.
• Ability to respond to emergencies promptly, including administering CPR or first aid.
• Regular local travel may be required
• Ability to move between program areas and assist individuals with limited mobility if needed.

Compensation

• $35-39/hr DOE
• No nights, no weekends
• Excellent benefits: Medical, dental, etc
• 10 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Paid Time Off
• A supportive and empathetic work culture and the opportunity to work with compassionate and mission-driven people like yourself.

Marin Ventures is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marin Ventures is a community engagement day program for adults with developmental disabilities. Our mission is to foster independence and personal growth, and to promote the opportunity for community integration. We provide health and fitness activities, creative arts, computer and communication instruction, and independent living and employment skills training.

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