Who we are
Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) was founded in 1961 to address the special education needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities and provide therapeutic intervention.
Today, DDI is a dynamic, nonprofit, multi-site agency, each day serving hundreds of children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, providing educational, residential, habilitative, vocational, transportation, and self-direction support to the Long Island community.
DDI's educational, residential, day, and vocational supports are as diverse as the people we serve.
Through more than 60 years of sustained effort, DDI has grown substantially.
Our agency recognizes the unique needs of each person for whom we care and maintains the highest standards of teaching for our children, adults, and families, as well as training for our staff.
We pride ourselves on utilizing research-based methods across all agency programs.
Our Purpose
We help children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities experience personal growth and fulfillment.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We adhere to moral and ethical principles
Dignity
We treat each other as being worthy of honor and respect
Compassion
We act with caring and kindness
Teamwork
We work together to achieve common goals
DDI's Day Program Manager works with program leadership and Direct Support Professionals to ensure that our day services are meeting the needs of the people we support.
Salary Range: $26.50-$29.15/hour
What you'll do at DDI:
Supervise implementation of Individual Program Plans. Ensure: Active treatment in assigned programs
Data collection
Monthly tally & organization of data for QIDP
Complete Comprehensive Annual Assessments for assigned caseload.
Active participation in the following meetings
Weekly Program Manager meetings
Weekly full staff meetings
Behavior Review meetings when appropriate at which active participation is required
As needed meetings with clinical team members on specific interventions
Conduct weekly and monthly staff meetings.
Assure the completion of individual-related program materials:
Promote staff development: Which includes but is not limited to performance improvement initiatives including training, mentoring, reviews and any necessary corrective action plans.
Incident Reports (internal and reportable).
Problem Behavior Observation sheets.
Full documentation of SCIP procedures.
Investigation & documentation of injuries of unknown origin.
Day to day supervision and assigns work daily to Instructors and Assistant Managers to program areas and tasks.
This includes scheduling staff breaks while providing the most optimum coverage at all times.
As needed contact with individuals’ families, guardians, or residential caretakers providers.
Report maintenance needs or unsafe conditions to Maintenance Dept.
or Supervisor.
What you bring to DDI:
High School GraduateA minimum of 1 year hands-on teaching/instruction of developmentally disabled individuals.A minimum of one year supervisory experience preferredA working knowledge of OPWDD regulations Excellent interpersonal skills.
What DDI can offer you:
The ability to make a difference in the lives of the individuals we supportGenerous paid time offMedical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance403(b) retirement planTuition reimbursement and more!