Assistant Director, Community Living

2 weeks ago

Kokomo, Indiana, United States Developmental Services, Inc. - Kokomo Full time
Job Title: Assistant Director, Community Living

At Developmental Services, Inc. - Kokomo, we are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Assistant Director, Community Living to join our team. This role is responsible for providing support to direct care team working in Residential Services, overseeing the development, training, and placement of staff to ensure the needs of our consumers are met.

Key Responsibilities:
  1. Interview and hire Direct Support Professionals, as needed.
  2. Interview, hire, train, evaluate, and supervise Residential Team Managers and QIDP's for Residential Services.
  3. Monitor and document all Residential Team Managers and QIDP's paid time off and leaves of absence.
  4. Audit and approve Residential Team Managers and QIDP's time and mileage sheets to ensure that schedules are followed, and that time entered for time worked is accurate.
  5. Assist Residential Team Managers with disciplinary concerns and implementing required discipline for Direct Support Professionals.
  6. Ensure Residential Team Managers complete schedules and documentation.
  7. Oversee Residential Team Managers in all aspects of staff scheduling, including managing coverage when staff call offs or open shifts exist.
  8. Monitor that staff training requirements are met to meet the following standards: Medicaid, BDS, and Board of Health.
  9. Ensure that employee follow all departmental and agency policies as well as state and federal laws.
  10. Assist with the development and implementation of short and long-range programming including program evaluation systems. Review and update systems as needed.
  11. Serve as a liaison between persons receiving services, families, staff, professionals, and the community.
  12. Safeguard persons receiving services and family's human and civil rights.
  13. Maintain confidentiality of clients.
  14. Display patience in all situations involving clients. Speak in an even, positive, and personal tone of voice when conversing with clients.
  15. Appropriately respond to client behavior via verbal and/or physical intervention based on the needs of the client.
  16. Participate in annual and quarterly meetings for clients as needed.
  17. Participate and lead meetings with Residential Managers, Residential QIDP's, all other agency QIDP's, and Community Living administrative staff.
  18. Attend and actively participate in all monthly staff meetings for Direct Support Professionals and Lead Direct Support Professionals. Be prepared to update staff on departmental changes, agency announcements, and upcoming events.
  19. Develop and participate in monthly staff advisory meetings.
  20. Develop and follow a group home site schedule to be present with direct care staff while in the homes.
  21. Work alongside Quality Assurance with Residential investigations, annual surveys, complaints, safety drills, and all client health and safety measures are being followed and documented.
  22. Ensure documentation of Residential Services is completed, including but not limited to daily notes, MAR, training plans, risk plans, and any other necessary documentation.
  23. Complete incident reports, including BDS, as needed. Provide any follow-up.
  24. Maintain current knowledge and understanding of industry related trends, concerns, and changes.
  25. Assist with Residential outcome measurement reports.
  26. Lead annual survey efforts and documentation.
  27. Audit house paperwork and client files.
  28. Work with QIDP's to ensure all paperwork is completed in a timely manner.

Requirements:

  1. Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of both.
  2. Must possess or be able to obtain CPR, NCI, and First Aid certification annually and perform as necessary.
  3. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
  4. Maintain a valid Indiana driver's license, insurance on personal vehicle (minimum of PLPD with Medical liability coverage), and maintain insurability as defined by the agency liability insurance carrier.

Why Join Our Team:

At Developmental Services, Inc. - Kokomo, we are committed to providing high-quality services and supports to individuals with disabilities. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as an Assistant Director, Community Living. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role that makes a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply.

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