What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Day & Employment Services (Central PA) position at Community Options Job Board?
Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.
We are in search of a Director of Day & Employment Services based out of Camp Hill, PA. The Director maintains a high-quality program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You are responsible for supporting your team with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve our programmatic goals, as well as developing employment opportunities geared towards all levels and needs for people with disabilities across Central, PA.
Responsibilities
- Lead and train a team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Manage and coordinate community-based vocational and employment programs
- Supervise, evaluate, and provide direct support to Employment Specialists
- Oversee the development of employment and volunteer opportunities for individuals with disabilities
- Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
- Assist with processing and approving all billing in a timely manner
- Attend planning meetings for individuals and document follow up as needed
- Oversee planning and facilitation of weekly day habilitation activities
- Provide on-going supervision and support for community integration
- Review all documentation of daily outings
- Assist in building a support network between the individual, family members and the community
- Employees must cooperate with the licensee and department staff in any inspection, inquiry or investigation
- Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Knowledge of day programs, supported employment, and community services for people with disabilities
- Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
- Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
- Team oriented with demonstrated leadership experience
- Experience with problem solving against multiple priorities
- Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
- Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
Working Conditions
- May be required to be on-call in cooperation with other management staff
- Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
- May be required to transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
- May be required to lift or move 25 pounds
- May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory individuals
- Work will take place in day program and community settings
- May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases
Competitive Benefits:
- Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities
Send resume to: Dina.Casalaspro@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V