Area Director

Summary: The Area Director oversees and manages all aspects of individual care and team member duties in assigned area. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: Assists Regional Director in marketing Daybreak services to the community; state schools, MRA’s, etc. Attends individual pre-placement meetings. Ensures that designated Team Member attends annual PDP meetings for all individuals. Area Director shall attend as necessary. Ensures services are provided as written on the IPC. Ensures compliance with all regulations of the TDMHMR, HCS, DADS, TxHmL and DB-MD Waiver programs, as applicable. Audits service delivery notes and day habilitation notes. Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises Administrative Team Members, Support Managers, Day Habilitation Director, Nurses, Team Member Coordinators, and Maintenance Team Members as assigned. Responsible for employment actions in respective area including, but not limited to, interviewing, hiring, disciplining, rewarding, evaluating and terminating of employees. Ensures all Team Members are trained on the philosophy, policies and procedures of Daybreak and individual PDPs and needed support prior to working with an individual. Ensures corrective action process is followed if Team Members fail to meet the required expectations of Daybreak or if Daybreak policies and/or procedures are violated. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local employment laws. Schedules pre-employment, random and post-accident drug screens. #INDADMIN Requirements Qualifications: Excellent writing skills Outstanding communication skills Ability to work in a professional environment Extensive knowledge of the HCS, DB-MD, DADS, and TxHmL Waiver programs and TDMHMR Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in social services field preferred or related experience. Minimum of 5 years working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend instructions, manuals and other company documents. Exhibits above average oral communication skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr