Assistant Director of Community Living

Kirksville, MO

At Chariton Valley Association (CVA), a proud partner of Center for Human Services, we EMPOWER people with disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence through high-quality, and diverse support services. Chariton Valley is a non-profit organization established by family members and parents of children with disabilities. We provide superior supports in a loving environment

Position Summary

The ADP of Community Living will support the CHS mission by assisting the Director in 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

• Supervise departmental operations by supporting Professional Managers (PMs) and their subordinate teams in multiple areas including training, mentoring, time and attendance, discipline, performance evaluation, and professional development; participating in an on-call rotation in support of round-the-clock program operations; assuring coverage to achieve departmental goals, including performing the duties of PMs in circumstances of vacancies or absences; encouraging and empowering PMs to address problems promptly and creatively, and knowing when to seek guidance; monitoring compliance documentation and reporting; following policies and procedures: disseminating information throughout operational chain, while promoting positivity and effective communication; and supporting and strengthening workplace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.
• Support Individuals in reaching their goals by leading, supporting and mentoring Professional Managers (PMs); training staff to excellence; assessing program practices to identify treatment alternatives, program delivery strategies and high quality and diverse community services; modeling and encouraging Tiered Supports and Missouri Quality Outcomes in the day-to-day operations of all programs; utilizing available technologies in services; liaising with external agencies to build strong and effective partnerships; solving problems; and making decisions with discernment on issues involving Guardians, Individuals and/or the staff who support them.
• Advance the quality of services by developing, implementing and leading quality improvement initiatives; conducting quality assurance audits, and teaming with local and non-local quality review teams to ensure compliance with program regulations, company policies, and CHS’s strategic mission; developing PMs to greater levels of excellence in supervision and management; and assisting in the program development and operational management of CL programs at the direction and under the supervision of the Director of Community Living.
• Contribute to the strength of the Community Living department by maintaining knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, directives and best practices which apply to programs within the CL department; ensuring departmental goals are met through community interaction and integration; incorporating CARF standards, Medicaid Waiver and DMH and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) regulations into the day-to-day operations of departmental programs; assisting the Director of Community Living with workforce planning; developing and maintaining expertise in programs; and supporting training initiatives implemented by the Director of Community Living in collaboration with the AVP of Community and Employment Services and HR; and instructing and implementing best practice operations.
• Support strategic operational initiatives by supervising and monitoring strategic implementation; equipping staff with the tools, knowledge, and skills to accomplish organizational goals; and demonstrating stable and effective leadership.
  
  

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) plus five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and experience equal to nine 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
  
  

Required Miscellaneous Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle
• Must have reliable form of communication
  
  

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
• Confident
• Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and (PowerPoint is a plus)
• Organized
• Person-centered
• Policy-supportive
• Proactive
• Problem solver
• Result-oriented
• Self-starter
• Strategic
• Supportive of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
  
  

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
• Drive distances of 200 miles
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  
  

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 CHS at 660-826-4411 or CVA at 660-665-1111 and ask for HR.