DIRECTOR of RESIDENTIAL SERVICES - Life's WORC : Job Details

This is a full time, 40 hours per week, salariedposition. Flexibility in your schedule is needed for this position based on the needs of the programs. Emergency situations may require nights and weekends. This is a great opportunity for a Director of Residential Services seeking the next step in their career in Human Services.Life's WORC offers a great benefits package, including:

• Very affordable medical, dental & vision insurance for you and your family
• Company Matching 403(b) program
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Tuition and textbook reimbursement
• Regular incremental bonuses

Qualifications:

• BA degree in Human Services or related field required.
• Two years experience in residential management with an additional two years in ID/DD program services.
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid driver's license required

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Train, coach, mentor & supervise management team
• Assume QIDP (Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional) responsibilities in the absence of a QIDP
• Actively participate on agency committees and projects
• Ensure all program services are consistent with regulatory standards
• Coordinate services in the areas of clinical, personnel and programming
• Drive agency vans and demonstrate safe driving practices; participate in agency driver safety course
• Act as an advocate for the individuals and ensure for protective oversight
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of residential budgets, including monitoring of budgets and residential accounts
• Participate in the intake process of individuals being referred for placement
• Oversee electronic systems to enhance the department's efficiencies and ability to measure outcomes
• Have 24/7 on call accessibility
• Required to become a certified trained investigator to assist in completing investigations as assigned by the Quality Assurance Department. This is a condition of employment.
• Required to become either a certified trainer in CPR/1st Aide or Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention and teach 2 classes a year to assist the Training Department and assist with training clusters as needed/requested.