Assistant Day Program Director

Job brief:

We are looking for a competent Assistant Director to undertake a variety of administrative and program management tasks. You will lead in planning, organizing, and supervising programs and activities as well as carry out important operational duties within our Youniversity day program. This position involves providing care and training of individuals in a creative setting. Youniversity operates under the general supervision of the Director/DDP and YOUniversity Director.

Essential Functions:

The Youniversity Assistant Director will help oversee and manage the daily operation of the Youniversity in Moultrie, GA. The Assistant Director will continually observe and document individuals’ behaviors, medical conditions and training progress. They will train and assist individuals in daily living skills, social skills and emergency skills and ensure that each individual’s goals are being met and documented. The Assistant Director will maintain Youniversity as a clean and healthy environment. The work is of routine difficulty and involves varied work schedules although common operation is between the hours of 8AM and 4PM. The Assistant Director will ensure that Youniversity is properly staffed and will be trained to step in with direct care if the need arises. The administration of CPR, First Aid, and/or Mindset is required as necessary.  

The Assistant Director must have dependable transportation.

Duties and Specific Responsibilities:

1. Maintaining individuals’ health and safety 

1. observe and examine for potential medical, mental, and behavioral problems
2. report to supervisor any concerns
3. handle behavior episodes appropriately according to rules, regulations, and policies
4. record all seizure activities occurring during shift
5. record all behavioral incidents on proper forms and record all accidents on proper forms
6. conduct and participate in monthly fire and severe weather drills
7. supervise self-administration of medications that occur during shift and document on medication administration reports
8. be knowledgeable of current medications, their purposes and side effects and be able to locate medicine information

2. Plan and Integrate into community

1. create a monthly calendar outlining enriching, well-planned activities for YOUniversity.
2. communicate with individuals, families, and staff on a regular basis through emails, newsletters, calendars and personal phone calls Communication is vital to All Care’s continued success.
3. create opportunities for individuals to meet and interact with people from the community with the goal of making “friend” connections
4. participate in extracurricular activities such as sports, field trips, camps, picnics, etc. Some activities necessitate adjusting work schedules.
5. accompany individuals on shopping trips and on outings

3. Attend in-service training and staff meetings

1. keep CPR/First Aid certification current
2. complete 16 hours of continuing training per year per Healthcare Facility Regulations
3. attend any required in-service training
4. attend staff meetings as scheduled
5. meet with supervisor for evaluations

4. Member of the Inter-Disciplinary Team.

1. participate in the development of individuals’ outcomes for ISP by determining needs, strengths and weaknesses
2. carry out training outcomes per individual ISP and document in individuals’ files
3. provide constructive feedback and appropriate role modeling for individuals in areas such as appearance, relationships, language, social skills and daily activities
4. discuss individuals’ needs with other staff, family members and other agencies as appropriate
5. communicates regularly with other shifts to facilitate continuity of care of individuals

5. Building maintenance, safety and sanitation.

1. complete daily checklist prior to the end of the shift and record work accomplished in logbook
2. communicates the need for repairs and maintenance of physical facilities through the work order process
3. supervise and/or complete daily floor maintenance (sweeping, vacuuming, mopping) and as needed carpet shampooing, waxing, or stripping floors
4. wash and disinfect walls, woodwork and windows as deemed necessary
5. clean and disinfect garbage containers and surrounding floor and walls at least weekly or more often as needed
6. clean and disinfect with approved chemicals all bathrooms, including toilet bowls
7. clean and maintain the kitchen area including wiping down the microwaves and the refrigerator

6. Staff Supervision

1. Responsible for directing the work duties of other employees in the Youniversity
2. Train all employees new to work location on proper procedures for the Youniversity
3. Suggest or recommend employees for hire, termination or promotion
4. Complete all necessary administrative paperwork regarding employees under manager’s supervision, including yearly employee evaluations, absence request approval, employee warning reports and all other forms

7. Responsibility for other duties.

1. responsible for other duties as assigned by the president and or vice president  
2. participate in staffing as requested
3. in absence of other staff, assumption additional duties
4. Random drug testing is conducted without individualized suspicion of a violation of company’s substance abuse policy. Selection is made by neutral criteria so that all employees eligible for testing have an equal opportunity of being tested.
5. present a positive public image of individuals, Youniversity, and All Care
6. assist in transportation of individuals to all activities
7. assure that passengers are seated, and seat belts secured before vehicle is put into motion
8. ensure individuals are never left unattended while in Youniversity, the community or during travel in a vehicle

 Qualifications:  The qualified applicant will possess a high school diploma or equivalent as well as a CNA license or PCA certification. The qualified applicant will have experience or training in the field of developmental disabilities, mental health, special education and/or social services. Evidence of a satisfactory criminal background check and MVR are required.

All Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All Care follows all FLSA and FMLA guidelines

All Care is a drug free workplace