Administrative Director of Developmental Disability Services

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Administrative Director of Developmental Disability Services

$125,000 - $130,000

Join a Team Where your Work Truly Makes a Difference.

At CMCS (Cardinal McCloskey Community Services), our mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services.

The Administrative Director is a senior leader for Cardinal McCloskey Community Services, responsible for the oversight of the DD Services programs, reporting to the Vice President for Developmental Disabilities Services. The Administrative Director must be thoroughly knowledgeable of the operations, policies and procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards necessary to support the monitoring, assessment, and oversight of all DD service areas. The Administrative Director will serve as a leader with vision to support a culture of excellence, teamwork, continuous quality improvement, shared learning, and successful outcomes, in line with best practices and innovations in the field.

The Administrative Director ensures services are developed and implemented consistent with our Mission and in compliance with applicable regulations and quality standards. The Administrative Director will serve to further organizational endeavors in concert with other agency leaders, including full integration and strengthening of the Sanctuary Model, DDI, and EDI principles, supporting and maintaining COA accreditation, and supporting the organization's strategic and annual plan goals in line with our Mission. This position is on-site, in person, and may be required to provide emergency and on-call coverage.

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in a related field required and at least 5 years OPWDD administrative experience which must include residential experience.
• Training in Applied Behavior Analysis preferred.
• Sufficient background and knowledge base in OPWDD and other regulations and standards governing I/DD services, demonstrated management and leadership abilities, and strong analytic, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience with excel, Powerpoint and electronic health records.

Additional Requirements:

• Must have a valid New York State Driver's License and acceptable driving record as issued by Department of Motor Vehicles
• Strong and persuasive communication skills, in written and verbal form.
• Able to physically intervene in responding to potentially dangerous situations when on site.
• Able to work with a flexible schedule and travel as required to various locations as part of fulfilling responsibilities. *