Job Description

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Provide leadership and oversight to program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and agency policies and procedures.; conduct weekly site visits.
• Participate in Life Plan meetings; develop Staff Action Plans (SAPs) for implementation.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with individuals supported.
• Ensure comprehensive, accurate, and timely billing in accordance with agency guidelines and OPWDD regulations.
• Ensure completion of daily billing, monthly progress reports, and attendance.
• Maintain individual’s books in accordance with regulations and agency requirements.
• Develop weekly and monthly calendars of activities and events.
• Provide supervision to Day Habilitation Specialists; complete annual evaluations.
• Ensure staff compliance with training and certifications, including SCIP-R, CPR, First Aid, AMAP (as needed) and LMS training.
• Maintain relationships and communication with families and residences.
• Monitor the finances of the programs within regulatory and agency policies and procedures in collaboration with the Assistant Director.
• Collaborate with program management and Human Resources to manage the candidate selection workflow process.
• Interview and hire staff in collaboration with program leadership; ensure completion of evaluations within agency guidelines.
• Collaborate in identifying potential candidates for admission, screening, and placement of individuals.
• Participate in workgroups and committees within the agency as well as within the wider provider networks. Work collaboratively with other Day Habilitation partners.
• Ensure maintenance of up-to-date confidential resident files, personnel files, and regulatory documentation.
• Ensure maintenance of physical plant in collaboration with the Building Manager.
• Ensure reporting of all incidents, utilizing the chain of command; ensure notification to oversight agencies as per policy and procedure.
• Monitor payroll; ensure staff compliance with attendance requirements.
• Maintain certification in SCIP-R, CPR, First Aid, AMAP.
• Participate in development of the Electronic Health Record (Evolv).
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director and/or Vice President.

QUALIFICATIONS –

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Strong management, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities
• Computer literate.
• Has a valid NYS Driver’s License

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS –

• Interact with city and state agencies and other providers in a variety of forums; maintain relationships with families and correspondents; provide supervision and mentoring in a positive and supportive manner.

In addition, must possess the following characteristics:

• Is a team player.
• Has a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and individuals within the organization.
• Possesses a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forges a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Is able to set limits and maintain a helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.

WORKING CONDITIONS –flexible schedule to accommodate program needs

• This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents in a caring and supportive environment. If you have a passion for providing quality care and leading a dedicated team, we encourage you to apply.