Job Description
Job Location: Ewing Center - Sedalia, MO 65301
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $75,000.00 Salary
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services
Director of Community Living
Full Time
Pettis County
The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Community Living will support the CHS mission by planning, leading, directing, coordinating, developing, and growing Individualized Supported Living (ISL) programs and other residential services, for an assigned geographical area, ensuring the successful delivery of services to Individuals.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Director of Community Living, you will:
• Affirm the success of departmental staff by managing all aspects of supervision, including but not limited to; hiring, training, mentoring, time and attendance, evaluation, and professional development; inspiring a collaborative, and positive work culture; modeling, and assuring coverage to achieve departmental goals; supporting and strengthening workplace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility; encouraging and empowering staff to address problems promptly and creatively, knowing when to seek guidance; and creating, reviewing and revising policies and procedures to ensure they are current, relevant, and aligned with federal and state laws, rules and regulations, as well as CHS’s mission and core values.
• Support Individuals in reaching their goals by leading, supporting and mentoring Assistant Directors and Professional Managers (PMs); training staff to excellence; implementing Tiered Supports and Missouri Quality Outcomes in the day-to-day operations of all programs; utilizing available technologies in services; solving problems and making decisions with discernment on issues involving Guardians, Individuals and/or the staff who support them; and creating a stable leadership and workforce who are equipped and prepared to accomplish organizational goals and meet Individuals’ needs.
• Advance interdepartmental harmony by promoting positive and productive lateral, and interdepartmental communications; participating in the Leadership Management Team; serving in CHS committees on issues of departmental relevance or personal interest; and attending cross-departmental meetings for the purpose of collaboration and consultation, and to identify departmental needs for service (IT, Maintenance, HR, etc.), as well as to strengthen interdepartmental processes, and lead positive change.
• Ensure the financial and overall health of the Community Living department by preparing annual budgets; reviewing financial reports, activities, costs, operations and data; tracking, charting and analyzing data for productive use and quality improvement; maintaining knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, directives and best practices which apply to programs within the Community Living department; ensuring departmental goals are met through community interaction and integration; incorporating CARF standards, Medicaid Waiver, MH and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) regulations into the day-to-day operations of all departmental programs, managing and maintaining internal quality assurance processes for regulatory compliance; workforce planning; developing and maintaining expertise in programs; designing training requirements in collaboration with the AVP of Community and Employment Services and HR; and ensuring all facets of departmental operations are progressive to foreseeable future standards and guided by CHS’ strategic plan, best practices, and mission.
• Increase CHS reach, expansion and growth opportunities by increasing the number of Community Living programs and the number of individuals served in them; actively seeking expansion and growth opportunities; participating in community organizations, professional associations, advocacy groups, and task forces for opportunities to assess state and community needs and identify service opportunities; and championing CHS to families, funding sources, and communities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and meet physical requirements.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Accountability
Attention to detail
Conceptual thinking
Courtesy and friendliness
Ethical behavior and decision making
Goal setting
Initiative
Leadership
Organizational skills
Positivity with a collaborative attitude
Professional and courteous business communication
Stress management
Theoretical problem-solving
Time management with ability to meet deadlines
COMPETENCIES
• Active listener
• Computer skills
• Confident
• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and (PowerPoint is a plus)
• Organized
• Person-centered
• Policy-supportive
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Self-starter
• Strategic
• Supportive of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) plus six years of relevant experience, or combination of education and experience equal to ten years
• Managerial and Supervisory experience in a professional environment required
• Experience working in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities required
• Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred
• Experience with CARF, State Certification and Medicaid waver preferred
REQUIRED MISCELLANEOUS QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle
• Reliable form of communications
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push, or pull, sit, or stand for long intermittent periods
• Type on a keyboard for long periods
• Vision sufficient to view computer screens for extended periods of time
• Ability to drive distances of 200+ miles regularly
• Ability to participate in 24 hour on call
BENEFITS: CHS offers best-in-industry benefits. Click here to view our Benefits guide for more details.
EEO STATEMENT
Center for Human Services/Chariton Valley Association provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This statement applies throughout the life cycle of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at 660-826-4400 or 660-665-1111 ask for HR.
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