Area Director

Area Director

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.
• Tracks services and reviews documentation of service providers.
• Oversees purchase of adaptive aids and necessary home modifications.
• Reviews individual utilization sheets for over/under utilization; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Assesses and makes suggestions regarding Team Member and individual interactions and household activities.
• Oversees and ensures efficient use of resources including, but not limited to, costs associated with vehicle maintenance and usage, grocery expenditures, utilities and payroll costs.
• Authorizes expenses up to $500.00.
• Responsible for duties as the Local Safety Coordinator and Rights Committee Team Member.
• Participates in Team duties as assigned.
• Provides input to Regional Director regarding regional budgets.
• Assists Regional Director in resolution of Team Member/Individual complaints.
• Coordinates with Regional Director on strategic planning and growth.
• Uses Daybreak's Guiding Principles and Principles of Decision-Making to ensure the mission statement is evident in all areas of responsibility.
• Prepares monthly billing reviews to ensure accuracy and complete billing.
• Reviews and approves time sheets.
• Maintains regular attendance and timeliness in assigned duties.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned by your management.

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.

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.