Associate Director of Community Living

Delta Mission and ValuesDelta’s Mission: To enrich the lives of individuals and families through outstanding community-based supports and mutually rewarding relationships.Values: Customer Focus, Performance Excellence, Learning and GrowthPosition SummaryThis position is responsible for the overall management of day programming services, including Community Participation Supports in the facility and community.Advances Delta’s Mission and Values. Reports to: Director of Community LivingPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.In conjunction with the Director of Community Living, develop the overall plan for the center, and supervise the implementation.Review and evaluate prospective Adult Day and Older Adult individuals; schedule meetings with prospective new individuals; facilitate completion of necessary documentation; facilitate smooth transition and complete agency admission documentationMaintain and enforce compliance with all funding and/or licensing entities, such as, but not limited to, the Office of Developmental Programs’ Adult Day Training Regulations and Older Adult Daily Living Center RegulationsEstablish relationships with formal and informal community groups that will support individuals with disabilities.Ensure proper staff coverage of individuals enrolled in the program, provide coverage as needed and ensure all is in alignment with Department’s budgetary goalsOversee training and Orientating of staff and families to the philosophy of inclusion and its practical implementation.Develop opportunities for inclusion in integrated community activities.Develop volunteer resources to offer individuals with disabilities.Seek opportunities to emphasize the positive social interaction possibilities for individuals with disabilities.Ensure that individuals are encouraged to exercise their rights and that their rights are protected.Supervise the recruitment, interviewing, hiring, training, development and evaluating of all employees in the center.Monitor staff compliance with all state, county and Delta policies and procedures.Develop and submit budget requests to the accounting department.Maintain fiscal control over all expenditures to ensure a balanced budget, as approved.Submit required/requested reports to the county, state and President’s office.Represent the Division to other agencies, local and state officials, and the public.Oversee the maintenance of digital case files by coordinating the follow with the Program Specialists.Ensure that Unusual Incident Reports are submitted timely that are reviewed and approved by the Director of Community I Living.Ensure that investigations are conducted as required or as assigned by the Director of Community Living.Analyze program risks continuously and develop corrective plans to avoid potential incidents.Ensure safety compliance for individuals within the Day Support setting and the staff who work there.Ensure that daily attendance is reviewed and entered into EvolvReview community outings in Evolv that are entered by Community Support Professionals and/or Program Specialists.Ensure case notes are written in accordance with ODP and other licensing entity guidelines.Participate in the preparation of licensing and auditing reviews.Conduct documented internal audits.Assist with organization-wide expansion projects.Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times.Promote continuous quality improvement projects.Attend and participate in required meetings, staff development and training programs.Perform other duties as assigned.RequirementsStrong customer service and collaboration skills.Ability to work effectively with people, facilitating their growth and development.Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.Demonstrated high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities.Aptitude for balancing multiple priorities with strong organization, time management and prioritization skills.Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task and function well under the pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.Fully proficient at an advanced level in Microsoft Office, especially Word, PowerPoint and Excel and the ability to learn new and emerging software.Fully proficient in or the ability to learn the operation of computer systems at an advanced level.Ability to read, write and speak English and communicate effectively with all constituencies of a diverse community; perform arithmetical calculations.Ability to use telephone, voice mail, copier, facsimile machine, computer and calculator.Ability to use acquired knowledge of the problem of individuals living in the community and of resources for successful integration.Ability to apply prevailing human services ideologies.Ability to operate vehicles with a valid driver’s license in accordance with applicable state laws, insurance provider requirements and company policies and procedures.Position QualificationsA master’s degree or above from an accredited college or university and one (1) year work experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities;Or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years’ work experience working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities; orAn associate’s degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited university or college and four (4) years’ experience in the supervision of community based programs working directly with persons with intellectual disabilities and/or autism. #J-18808-Ljbffr Delta Community Supports