Day Hab Director

The Day Habilitation Site Director is responsible for the overall operation and management of the Day Services Program. This includes ensuring high-quality center- and community-based activities and training for participants, effective hiring and supervision of staff, and maintenance of a safe and clean environment. The Director ensures full compliance with OPWDD regulations, HeartShare policies, and all applicable standards.

Primary Responsibilities And Essential Functions Of Position

• Provide continuous on-site leadership and oversight of the Day Services Program.
• Ensure programming meets the physical, social, and developmental needs of participants and fosters community inclusion.
• Safeguard participants' health, safety, rights, and well-being.
• Oversee physical plant maintenance. Enters into works hub any issues and collaborate with vendors/landlords for prompt issue resolution.
• Ensure vehicles are safely maintained, all camera equipment is functioning, registered, and used appropriately.
• Maintain a current table of organization that outlines administrative responsibilities.
• Implement and uphold all Heartshare and program Policies & Procedures, including admissions/discharges.
• Oversee the Program Planning Team (PPT) process across the site.
• Ensure adherence to all billing, attendance, Pcare, and Precision Care guidelines.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of all OPWDD-required documentation.
• Ensure the site’s Quality Assurance (QA) plan is followed consistently.
• Respond to and follow up on incidents/occurrences within required timeframes.
• Address audit citations from OPWDD and HeartShare promptly and completely.
  
  

Fiscal Responsibilities

• Assist in annual budget development and ensure fiscal oversight, including petty cash and inventory controls.
• Monitor program census to ensure enrollment meets budgeted capacity. Work closely with the Intake & Admissions Director.
  
  

Staff Hiring, Supervision & Training

• Participate in recruitment and hiring of program staff. Ensure timely completion of orientation and initial training.
• Conduct regular observations of group activities, meals, and community outings.
• Ensure completion of all mandatory OPWDD and HeartShare staff training.
• Provide ongoing supervision and ensure timely completion of performance evaluations.
• Develop systems to ensure staff compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations, including documentation and reporting.
  
  

Individual Support & Safety

• Ensure participants are safe, well-groomed, and never left unsupervised.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling as necessary.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of participant information.
• Ensure timely and appropriate response to all incidents and mandated reporting requirements.
  
  

Professionalism & Agency Representation

• The Site Director is an active member of HeartShare’s DD Managers Group and the DD Day Service Group
• Remain culturally responsive and respectful to the diverse population of staff and participants.
• Maintain required certifications (e.g., CPR, First Aid, SCIP).
• Participate in internal/external committees and professional organizations (e.g., Department meetings, IAC, DD Councils).
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by leadership within the scope of the role.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health, Human Services, Special Education, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Minimum five (5) years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• At least two (2) years of managerial/supervisory experience
• Strong working knowledge of NYS OPWDD day habilitation codes and regulations
• Excellent communication, training, and supervisory skills
  
  

Benefits

What we offer once YOU join our growing family:

At Heartshare we offer a comprehensive benefit package based on full-time/part-time status. You can expect:

• Rewarding Work in a team environment.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and holidays.
• 403(B) retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible spending account (Dependent Care, Medical, Parking, and Transit).
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Events.
• Tuition Assistance Program.
• Professional Development opportunities.
• Gympass Discount
• Verizon Wireless Discount.
• BJs Membership discount.
• Discounts on Broadway tickets, movie tickets, theme parks, sporting events, gift certificates & more
  
  

Heartshare is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). If you need to request accommodation during the recruiting process, please reach out to Leaves@heartshare.org.

About Heartshare

Who WE ARE:

For over 150 years, Heartshare has been dedicated to championing and empowering New Yorkers society has too often overlooked and underestimated.

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