• Core Services Manager

    The Whole Person (Kansas City, MO)


    GENERAL DESCRIPTION

    The Core Services Manager reports to the CEO and is responsible for oversight of all aspects of: Deinstitutionalization and transition services which includes the Money Follows the Person programs of Kansas and Missouri; Blind-Low Vision Services, Deaf Services, and Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) This position will supervise the staff associated with these services.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    + Program oversight of deinstitutionalization/transition services through service areas in Missouri and Kansas, to include Money Follows the Person (MFP)

    + Understand and apply the Money Follows the Person grant process in Kansas and Missouri.

    + Proper and timely financial reporting/billing/invoicing of MFP spending

    + Provide technical assistance to area providers to increase community inclusion

    + Supervise and counsel Independent Living Advocates in Deaf Services and Blind and Low Vision Services to include: proper documentation, 1 to 1 advocacy, peer mentoring groups, grants/funding, independent skills training, consumer assessments, group presentations and outreach.

    + Supervise Telecommunications Access Program (TAP) and staff to include: Assessing consumer’s needs by addressing visual, hearing and mobility issues, demonstrating equipment, completing documentation and ordering of equipment, set up and training for consumers and follow-up.

    + Regular auditing of direct staff data entries into CIL Suite database to ensure timely recording of consumers and contacts made.

    + Regular and Predictable attendance.

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    • Must have a Bachelor’s degree

    • Must have a minimum of two years management experience

    PREFERRED SKILLS

    • Previous work for a Center for Independent Living

    • Master’s Degree

    • Personal Experience with a Disability

    SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

    This position supervises approximately five people

    COMPETENCIES

    • Knowledgeable about deinstitutionalization/transition services and MFP, to include benefits, spend-downs, housing options, etc.

    • Knowledgeable about disabilities and disability related issues

    • Ability to network within the community

    • Above average organizational and time management skills

    • Strong computer skills

    • Strong written and oral communication skills

    • Ability to interact personally and professionally with people on all levels

    • Ability to work independently and as a member of a team to meet deadlines

     

    Understanding of the Independent Living Philosophy