What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Residential Services 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 currently seeking a Director of Residential Services in Brooklyn, NY. The Director of Residential Services maintains a high-quality program to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This person is responsible for supporting the team with day-to-day operations and challenges to achieve programmatic goals.
Starting Salary: $68,000 annually
Responsibilities
- Lead and train the team to support programmatic initiatives, goals, daily routines, and the unique needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Manage team performance through effective communication, training, performance management, staff meetings, and employee recognition
- Manage staff schedules and ensure shifts are adequately staffed
- Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed
- Assist with the development of current and future programs including residential supports, personalized supports, supported employment, and person-centered planning
- Monitor and maintain the residential budget
- Prepare required statistical, financial and service reports as needed
- Develop and update Individual Support Plans (ISP)/Person-Centered Plans (PCP) with an interdisciplinary team to include any concerns, observations, and behavioral developments
- Ensure individuals are supported per their ISP/PCP including medication management, meal planning, and behavior management
- Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
- Monitor the finances of individuals ensuring purchases are approved and accounted for with documentation
- Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
- Manage relationships with the families and guardians of the individuals in our care
- Ensure work locations and vehicles are well maintained
- May conduct programmatic investigations
- Cooperate with audits, inspections, and investigations
- 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 required
- 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
Why Community Options?
- Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday
- Generous PTO
- Employee Incentive & Discount Programs
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Incredible career growth opportunities
Send resume to: Resumes-BR@comop.org
Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V