Day Services and Activity Manager

The Opportunity

Are you ready to lead a program where "Active Treatment" is more than just a regulatory term? NOVA is seeking a high-energy Day Services Manager to oversee our Day Program Hub. This isn't an "office job"—it’s a leadership role designed for someone who loves logistics, staff development, and creating meaningful life experiences for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

You will be the architect of engagement for 48 residents. Reporting directly to the Program Director, you will lead a team to ensure every individual’s day is purposeful, fun, and goal-oriented. Whether it’s designing a new community volunteer partnership or auditing clinical data in Point Click Care , you are the driving force behind the quality of our day services.

• Program Leadership:
  Design and implement a rotating "Life Skills Curriculum" that includes vocational training, health/wellness, and community integration.
• Team Management:
  Supervise, coach, and schedule a dedicated Activities Assistants and Direct Support Staff.
• Digital Quality Assurance:
  Utilize Point Click Care  (PCC) to monitor documentation in real-time, ensuring 100% compliance with ICF-IID standards.
• Community Partnership:
  Build relationships with local businesses and organizations to expand volunteer and recreational opportunities for our residents.

• Degree:
  Bachelor’s degree in Recreational Therapy, Human Services, Education, Psychology, or a related field (Required).
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 2 years of experience working with individuals with IDD (Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities).
• Leadership:
  At least 1 year of supervisory or management experience in a healthcare or human services setting.

• Clinical Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of how to care for adults with intellectual disabilities as well as "Active Treatment" principles.
• Tech-Savvy:
  Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHR). Experience with Point Click Care  (PCC) is a significant plus.
• Logistics:
  Ability to manage complex schedules and transport logistics for multiple sites.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal skills; ability to represent the agency at interdisciplinary team meetings and state audits.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to participate in the "Administrator-on-Call" (AOC) rotation.
• A passion for advocacy and a commitment to trauma-informed care.