What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Day Services Center Director and Caregiver Support Coordinator position at City of Alexandria?
Adult Day Services Center – Director and Caregiver Support Coordinator
The City of Alexandria is located in northern Virginia and is bordered by the District of Columbia (Potomac River), Arlington and Fairfax counties. With a population of approximately 150,000 and a land area of 15.75 square miles, Alexandria is the seventh largest city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Alexandria has a charming waterfront and is a unique and historic place to live and work. If you are interested in working for the vibrant City of Alexandria, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Day Support Services Coordinator position.
An Overview
The Adult Day Care Services Manager manages the Adult Day Care Services Center and directs all operational phases of the Adult Day Services Center Program including staffing, program development and maintenance, public relations, and facility maintenance. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in developing and maintaining the Adult Day Care Program in accordance with the prescribed policy and within financial limitations. Work is performed under the supervision and guidance of the Aging and Adult Services Chief and is reviewed only from an overall standpoint in terms of success of the Program, compatibility with other long-term programs, and effectiveness in meeting Program requirements or expected results. Supervisory control is exercised over a small staff of full and part-time subordinates and volunteers.
What You Should Bring
The ideal candidate should have thorough knowledge of health, human services, or a related field, with emphasis on knowledge of impaired elderly or disabled individuals; some knowledge of State licensing procedures and requirements for an elderly day care facility; ability to supervise, evaluate and assist subordinates in the performance of duties; skill in maintaining mutually productive interpersonal work relationships; ability to make effective use of available resources; and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. All employees must complete and sign the attached Essential Job Functions sheet.
The Opportunity
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About the Department
The Center for Adult Services (CAS) provides programs and services in Aging; Adult Protective Services; Clinical & Emergency Services; and Community & Residential Support Services for seniors and for persons with mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders. CAS provides compassionate and effective person-centered services based on best practices. Our teams support self-determination, safety and recovery for Alexandria residents affected by abuse, neglect, mental illness, intellectual disabilities and substance use disorders.
Four Year College Degree; Considerable experience working in day support programs for persons with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance abuse, in a an administrative, supervisory capacity. Some program management skills along with supervisory skills, budgeting and money management.Three (3) or more years in an administrative or supervisory capacity providing services to elderly, impaired adults and/or persons with disabilities in an Adult Day Services Program.
This position requires the successful completion of pre-employment background checks including but not limited to: FBI/Federal Records Check; VA State Child Abuse/Neglect Registry; Medicare/Medicaid Fraud Database; education/certifications; and driver’s license.
Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4:00pm, evening and weekends as needed.
Salary : $76,992 - $103,132