PACE CENTER MANAGER bei AASC

PACE CENTER MANAGER

REPORTS TO:  Executive Director

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:     

1. Minimum Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred. 
2. 5-7 years of supervisory management experience required with demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
3. A minimal of two years’ experience working with older adults, and persons with disabilities required.
4. Must have a valid driver’s license, pass a criminal background check and be medically cleared of communicable diseases.

SUMMARY: AASC’s PACE Program, strives to provide services to frail older citizens who meet the criteria for nursing home eligibility, but opt to remain at home with supportive services provided through the PACE Program. 

The PACE Center Manager, working closely with the PACE Management Team, Medical Director/Clinical Staff, Therapy Staff, Day Center Staff, Transportation Staff, MSW and Home Care Staff will be responsible for the delivery of all day-to-day PACE Center services. The PACE Center Manager is a liaison between PACE disciplines, departments, external providers and families/caregivers. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Directs and oversees all PACE Center services, ensuring appropriate and effective service delivery.
2. Ensures compliance with local, state and/or federal mandates and guidelines, or other regulatory agencies.  Recommends policy to management and implements accordingly based on guiding principles and standards.
3. Complete program reports and submission to appropriate entities as required. 
4. Exhibits complete confidentially at all times in all matters in regard to all program participants, their families/caregivers by observing all relevant Federal and state laws, rules and regulations and all ethical rules of conduct.

5. Actively recruits program participants and oversees the completion of appropriate program documentation.
6. Oversees orientation, training, and scheduling of all PACE Center staff, interns and volunteers.  
7. Develops resources to meet program needs. 
8. Oversees development of participants’ plans of care by the interdisciplinary team (IDT) by facilitating the IDT Care Plan meetings and Morning Meetings.
9.  Monitors and tracks service interventions noted in the Plan of Care.
10. Reports any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation and reports to the appropriate Department of Social Services.
11. Serves as a member of the AASC Management Team, PACE Interdisciplinary Team, Quality Improvement Committee and other appropriate committees as assigned.  
12. Assist with Service Delivery Requests, Grievances, and Appeal processes when warranted.
13. Perform other duties as directed by CEO.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. The PACE Center Manager shall demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities in administration and management.  Particular areas of knowledge include (i) knowledge and understanding of the aging process, working with multiple age groups, and ability to work with individuals who may have disabling or declining health conditions, (ii) supervisory and interpersonal skills, (iii) ability to plan and implement multi-program services, and (iv) knowledge of financial management sufficient to ensure program continuity.
2. The PACE Center Manger shall demonstrate knowledge of the resources and facilities used in the delivery of services to the community.
3. The PACE Center Manager shall demonstrate the ability to formulate, develop, implement and evaluate individualized plans of care.
4. The PACE Center Manager shall demonstrate the knowledge of motivational techniques sufficient to accomplish day-to-day work and to engage staff and participants in learning, socialization, and recreational activities.

5. The PACE Center Manager will work closely with the PACE quality and compliance director, program director, and medical director to develop and implement policies concerning participants and staff.

Offering competitive pay, generous leave policy and a family friendly work environment.15 paid holidays, Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, Retirement, Short- and Long-term disability benefits, Critical Illness, Accident and Life Insurance.