Assistant Director Of Residential Services

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Community Living provides leadership and oversight of the daily program operations. The Assistant Director of Community is responsible to oversee the interdisciplinary team process, coordinate services, develop an effective communications network, ensure active treatment, monitor facility conditions and supplies, and maintain compliance with state, federal, and Kelberman regulations and operating standards.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Role responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise daily program operations including budget monitoring, interviewing, hiring, scheduling and coverage, orientation, staff meetings, performance evaluation, and staff development and coaching.
• Provide coaching and counseling of staff to enhance individual and team performance.
• Oversee Interdisciplinary Team process with direct supervision of the development and implementation of individual program plans.
• Coordinate services between residential and day habilitation programs; promote community integration.
• Develop and maintain effective communication network with the residential and day program providers, families, other departments, and community.
• Ensure development of individualized program plans and staff provision of active treatment service.
• Monitor operation and condition of the building and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent regulations and operating standards.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable program documentation requirements. Responsible for training and monitoring staff on accurate and timely completion of required documentation.
• Oversee and maintain the timely completion of all necessary records and reports.
• Participate in activities as part of the administrative team that may include meetings, attending and/or conducting trainings and participating in or chairing committees.
• Assist in development of solutions for operational and staff issues.
• Establish a work environment that creates positive communication between supervisors and employees and assimilates new employees to the Center’s culture, values and mission.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and Center regulations and operating standards.
• Maintain and regularly compile data and documentation to be reviewed by supervisor as required.
• Contribute to a positive work environment through collaborative team work and positive communication in alignment with the Kelberman’s culture, values and mission.
• Demonstrate excellent work attendance by being punctual and reliable for all scheduled shifts and meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
• Adhere to mandatory reporting requirements and HIPAA laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Exercise tact, discretion and judgment in working with a variety of people
• Displays flexibility and openness in daily work and encourages others to stay open to change and improvement.
• Demonstrates and promotes respect toward coworkers and adapts behaviors to work effectively with varying people and situations.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted
• Demonstrated proficiency in the areas of quality assurance, fiscal management and regulatory compliance of programs and services for persons with significant development and/or healthcare needs.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizational management, systems development, continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances are warranted.
• Must be able to maintain focus in a very busy work environment.
• Must have a strong attention to detail.
• Must be able to manage time independently, adhering to all deadlines including unexpected demands for information and/or additional assignments.
• Must be able to work with diverse personalities, needs, wants and abilities of individuals
• Must be able to effectively lead groups / curriculum to individuals with varying abilities, diagnosis and interests.
• Must be able to lead group and one-on-one trainings and discussions.
• Must have good negotiation and counseling skills.
• Must have professionalism in all decision making.
• Use of good judgment based on regulatory and quality standards is required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.