Day Hab Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Day Habilitation Director is responsible for overseeing and managing our day habilitation program for individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves designing and implementing engaging programs that promote personal growth, social skills, and community involvement. The director will lead a team of dedicated staff, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with all regulatory standards. The position requires collaboration with participants, families, and community organizations to develop individualized plans that meet the unique needs of each participant. The Day Habilitation Director will also manage program budgets and conduct regular assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of services, making data-driven adjustments to enhance program outcomes. This leadership role is essential in fostering a supportive environment where individuals can thrive and achieve their personal goals.

ABOUT YOU
You demonstrate an understanding of knowledge specific to technical, professional, or administrative work in managing the day-to-day operations of the Day Habilitation program. You within available guidelines but know how to adjust or adapt methods depending on the members' needs. You know who to contact in the event of an emergency, review and update Safeguards/Individual Plan of Protection (IPOP) as needed, respond to safety issues with an appropriate level of urgency, and ensure levels of supervision are implemented as per service plans

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Manage the daily operations of the Day Habilitation program
• Handle incident management
• Provide overall program supervision for individual services and the staff delivering those services.
• Ensures documentation and compliance
• Track professional development and required training for all staff
• Monitor participant satisfaction and address program issues
• Participate and manage Life Plan Meetings, Staff Action Plans and Safeguards
• Collaborate with other JCC Departments for program ideas and activities reflective of individual and program need.
• Foster independence among individuals served
• Supervise and hire staff, student interns and volunteers
• All other projects as assigned by supervisor
• Implementation and supervision of agency-wide procedures on behalf of individuals with disabilities.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Provide effective and regular communication with staff/parents and other service providers
• Conduct outreach to recruit new program members
• Conduct bi-monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
• Oversee purchases of supplies
• Manges financial aspects, including petty cash and other expenses
• Report progress and areas of concern

OUR REQUIREMENTS

• At least three years’ experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Experience developing creative programming for persons with disabilities
• Knowledge of OPWDD funding and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to collaborate with other agencies and community at large
• 3 years’ supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred

SALARY
Full-time - 40 Hours
Salary Range: $60 - $65K

BENEFITS
The JCC of Staten Island is committed to keeping you and your family healthy and happy through a comprehensive benefits program. Offerings include: subsidized options for Medical; offerings for Dental and Vision coverage, FSA and Dependent Care. We also offer free LTD, STD, Life Insurance, a Pension, 403B, generous program discounts, free membership, ample time off and much more!

ABOUT US
The Jewish Community Center of Staten Island was founded in 1929 with the goal of creating a home for the Jewish community by offering social, recreational, and educational activities. Over time, that mission expanded to help anyone who walked through the doors of any of our facilities. The JCC has become a true community center—not just for the Jewish community, but for the entirety of Staten Island.

Programs serve the needs we see in our community and are constantly expanding to meet new demand. We serve people of all walks of life, from young children to seniors and everyone in between. The JCC is proud to offer services that help improve the quality of life for people on Staten Island and beyond. We strive to help those in need as well as provide recreational and educational opportunities for our members.The JCC of Staten Island is dedicated to encouraging harmony throughout the community by providing facilities and programs that are open to all regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or political affiliation. Everyone is welcome at the JCC.

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