What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Residential Services, Intellectual Disabilities HMJP Full-Time position at Skills of Central PA?
Description
At Skills of Central PA, people are our priority! If you are searching for a rewarding career in the service of others where building relationships and human kindness are valued, consider a career with Skills.
Skills is currently seeking a full time Director of Residential Services overseeing Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry Counties. The Director of Residential Services will be responsible for administrative oversight, the regulatory compliance and daily operation of residential programs. Assures that program services provide for the health, welfare and safety of consumers. Manages the residential programs following the principals of Everyday Lives.
PERSON-CENTERED PRACTICES
- Assures people have what is important to them present in their everyday life.
- Provides the skills and supports necessary for people to participate in their desired roles and build natural supports in the community.
- Assures relationships with friends and family are nurtured and protected.
- Assures people are treated with dignity and respected as a whole person.
- Assures people have the power to make decisions and have choice and control over their lives and within their program.
DIRECTOR - RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs job assignments with attention to, and in compliance with, the Skills mission, values, and ethics, and with a positive attitude; cooperates with others inside and outside the organization.
- Communicates in an appropriate and professional manner with others inside and outside the organization; maintains a high level of dependability to include attendance at work and punctuality.
- Keeps sensitive information relative to the organization, employees, and/or the people we support confidential and adheres to the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
- Completes mandatory orientation program and annual training programs; completes applicable attendance documentation; shares newly acquired information with fellow employees; attends and participates in applicable meetings, committees, and/or ad hoc work groups.
- Performs assignments in accordance with the organization's safety and health program; reports safety/health hazards or violations of safety/health policies to assigned supervisor.
- Uses, maintains, and safeguards equipment, supplies, financial resources, etc. in an appropriate manner and in the best interest of the organization; reports needed equipment repairs.
- Maintains appropriate professional dress in accordance with company and department standards and acceptable practices.
- Must be alert, aware and agile.
- Performs other similar and related duties as necessary and/or as assigned.
Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Skills is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation, Social Work, Therapeutic Recreation, Intellectual Disabilities or related field.
EXPERIENCE
- Five years in a supervisory position within the developmental disabilities and/or human service industry.
SPECIAL JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of PA state/county intellectual disabilities and system.
- Familiar with Multi-Year plans.
- Familiar with principles of Everyday Lives.
LICENSURE
- Valid driver’s license