Residential Director of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services - Rising Ground, Inc

Overview

The Residential Director would oversee a case load of eight (8) community homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Accountable for the development, direction, and coordination of supports for individuals receiving services from the I/DD Services department. Actively supports the organization’s mission and core values, endorsing a culture of people-centered choice and their achievement of the highest quality of life.

Responsibilities

 Program Development

• Participates in the application for funding to provide residential services to adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities based on people served needs and desires
• Creates, implements, and enforces policies and practices that reflect the mission and philosophy of the organization and funding sources
• Coordinates with other departments such as Clinical, Finance, General Services, QI, Development, and Human Resources
• Coordinates the management of Reportable Incidents through to their conclusion for residential programs
• Monitors Human Rights issues in regard to behavior management and the use of psychotropic medications
• Works closely with the Director Entitlements and Community Affairs to ensure full census and benefits for those  individuals deemed eligible for  Residential Services

Delivery of Habilitative Services

• Develops, facilitates, and models appropriate treatment models and techniques used in residential settings for adults with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.
• Provides I/DD Staff with the resources necessary to meet criteria of Residential Services  and Community Inclusion
• Monitors adherence to regulations and standards for the field
• Completes observations at all residential settings at least monthly
• Reviews the staff action plans to ensure meets all regulatory regulations
• Oversees delivery of services to all individuals served in assigned programs and ensures that services are properly documented
• Recommends changes in the delivery of treatment programs based on service outcomes

Planning and Administration

• Develops and implements outcome monitoring system for staff action/habilitation plans in coordination with all services provided to the person served
• Ensures adherence to standards for OPWDD funded programs
• Creates and manages budget through subordinate supervisors
• Represents unit, department, or division in multi-disciplinary meetings
• Represents organization with governmental agencies, community groups, community based organizations, and families of residents.
• Participates in the development and monitoring of each programs P.E.I.s

Management and Supervision

• Responsible for: conducting one unannounced visit per month to I/DD IRAs and completing the unannounced visit checklist during each visit and reporting results to Vice P resident  and Director QI within one week of visit; and following up on action items at next unannounced visit

• Actively reviews all evaluation and disciplinary action
• Ensures that staff meet mandatory training requirements
• Provides coaching and mentoring to subordinates
• Provides on call emergency follow up and guidance as needed
• Must be culturally sensitive to the population being served

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Manages subordinates who supervise direct care and clinical staff in the Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Department’s, I/ DD Residential Programs. 
• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of each program in conjunction with the Vice president of I/DD Support Services, Coordinator of Intake and Entitlements and the Senior Vice President for I/DD Services. 
• Gives direct supervision to non-supervisory employees who work within the I/DD offices. 
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Required/Master's degree preferred or equivalent; and at least 7 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Including at least 4 years in a supervisory position where supervise multiple sites.