Job Information
Rise Life Services Assistant Residential Director-IRA/ICF Programs in RIVERHEAD, New York
Assistant Residential Director-IRA/ICF Programs
Job Details
Level
Undisclosed
Job Location
901 E MAIN ST STE 508 - RIVERHEAD, NY
Remote Type
N/A
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Undisclosed
Salary Range
$79,999.00 - $80,000.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage
Undisclosed
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Description
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Reporting directly to the OPWDD Operations Director, the Assistant Director has the responsibility of adequately overseeing the OPWDD Division at Rise Life Services, ensuring regulatory compliance and agency standards and practices are met. The Assistant Director will also be responsible for acting in the absence of all roles to maintain successful operations.
GENERAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures that service delivery and operations meet regulatory standards set forth by OPWDD and the needs of residences.
Ensures that standard operating procedures are followed by all staff, and that all staff receives support and supervision.
Provides on-call coverage on a twenty-four-hour seven days a week basis.
Develops, implements, and evaluates client policies, practices, and procedures in conjunction with the Operations Director.
Ensures oversight of each residences’ program planning, staffing, and ensures compliance with all policies, procedures, and regulations under the direction of the Operations Directors
Provides direct supervision and oversight to Program Coordinators, and Residential/Assistant Managers, Senior DSPs, Medical Direct Support Professionals and Direct Support Professionals in the absence of a Program Coordinator.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of staff.
Assist in onboarding, supervising, and evaluating staff.
Prepares reports as required and assigned by Operations Director
Attends meetings, as necessary.
Assists in the development of proposals and/or contracts with funding or potential funding sources.
Assists in the designs and oversees record keeping systems
Ensures proper handling and reporting of critical incidents.
Establishes and promotes inter-agency and community relations.
Oversees the development and implementation of resident’s support/recovery plans, goals, and objectives
Maintains program integrity and participant satisfaction
Develops and implements training in conjunction with training department
Ensures the maintenance of all training records to ensure compliance
Leads, supervises, and coaches staff on an ongoing basis as well as ensures evaluations are maintained on a quarterly and/or annual basis
Complies with all regulatory standards set forth by OPWDD, DOH, Medicaid and Mental Hygiene Laws
Conducts regular visits to all locations
Conduct audits of records and resident funds
Reviews, and approves all weekly and monthly billing, ensures staff is trained and that all billing is completed on a timely basis and in accordance with agency policy and procedure
Communicates effectively, professionally and with a person-centered approach with residents, service providers, and other involved parties including family members and advocates on behalf of both the individuals and the agency
Assists in the development of agenda items to be presented to staff in monthly staff meetings- ensuring effective communication
Serves on committees as required- i.e. Internal Review Committee; Human Rights Committee; Strategic Planning committee
Works collectively with Intake Director, Behavior Specialist, Benefit Specialist, and all other Administrative facets of RISE
Successfully assists in managing the financial responsibilities of the program to guarantee sustainability, capital improvements and opportunities for expansion
Mental Health and OPWDD Assistant Directors will provide support and rotating weekend on call coverage to all programs to include but not limited to, oversight and implementation of policies and procedures.
Mental health and OPWDD Assistant Directors will assist in staff development, cross training for Direct Support Professionals and Residential Counselors, management training, and collaboration amongst the Mental Health and OPWDD departments by implementing buddy programs to assist with staffing shortages and retention.
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Proficient understanding of OPWDD regulations and training requirements
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and methods involved in providing recovery oriented OPWDD services
Assist in facilitating rehabilitation practices and resources available in the community and the most effective means of utilizing them
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with professionals and subordinate staff
Ability to analyze, plan, develop and implement programs which effectively meet the ever-changing needs of the individuals we serve
Computer skills with the ability to create, maintain, and navigate computer systems including Precision Care, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; as well as experience with data entry/database management.
Effective interpersonal communication, presentation, verbal, and written skills.
Ability to multi-task, manage competing priorities and manage time
Highly organized and detail oriented.
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree Required/Master’s preferred
Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in the human service field or related field
Minimum of five (5) years supervisory level experience preferred
Valid New York State Driver’s License.