Assistant Residential Director

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

The Assistant Director of Residential Services will primarily be responsible for supported employment and day-to-day residential administration. The Assistant Director is responsible for the safety and protection of individuals enrolled in LVAS residential programs, as well as developing and directing staff to ensure quality care. The Assistant Director will coordinate with the Director of Developmental Programs, Chief Executive Officer and Residential Leadership in creating teamwork among the Program Managers and Team Leaders to ensure competent, cost-effective coverage of all shifts that reduces overtime to a minimum yet maintains LVAS standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :

Provide instructions to staff and consumers as described in the ISPs

Develop supported employment programs, and performance improvement

Model teaching and intervention techniques developed by the team

Maintain residential documentation and review direct staff for accuracy and timeliness.

Confirm with Client Services Coordinator for timeliness of staff documentation, calendars, and goal sheets as needed.

Develop, train and orient all new hires and internal employees

Complete new hire shadowing schedules.

Perform daily supervisions of staff.

Provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment

Act as a liaison on behalf of LVAS to families / constituents of our consumers

Assist in the development of community outreach and program development

Schedule monthly meetings with Program Managers

Correspond with Program Managers concerning corrective action plans for staff.

Enforce compliance of all LVAS policies and procedures

Monitor compliance with all State and Local regulatory agencies

Act as Incident Commander in the absence of the Executive Director

Schedule, Supervise, train, provide disciplinary action and hire Direct Support Professionals

Attend ISP, Care Plan, staff, and interdisciplinary team meetings as required

Approve of staff timesheets.

Perform other duties as required or assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Technologically Proficient

Excellent customer service skills

Managerial experience (required)

Effective communicator both oral and written

Able to work independently and be a competent team player

Capable of lifting without restrictions

FBI fingerprint, PA Criminal Background Check, Drug Screen, Physician Approval

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree (preferred). Should have a minimum of 2 years of supervisory and progressive leadership experience in a human services field and skills to work with adults with functional impairments.

Formal understanding of Dual Diagnosed Adults

HOURS OF WORK

Full time, including weekends and on-call rotation as scheduled

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and work instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with consumers, guardians, senior management and staff.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Community Participation Supports as Train the Trainer

Certified Investigator

First Aid and CPR certified

Medication administration certificate

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or Lifting as required. Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.