Area Director - DD / IDD Services

Dungarvin•Eau Claire, WI

2d•$84,700 - $89,359•Hybrid

About The Position

The Area Director is responsible for providing overall managerial oversight of a 9-program Adult Family Home (AFH) Service segment and is responsible for supervision of up to three (3) Program Directors. The Area Director will have overall supervision of the programs, retention, training, and development. In addition to the organization and implementation of direct support, person-centered planning, advocacy, regulatory compliance, safety, financial management, and maintenance of the physical environment. This position will oversee programs in Chippewa Falls and Eau Claire, WI.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in: Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Allied Health, Health and Human Services, Human Services Management, Social Work, Behavioral Science, Business or a related field.
4 years of managerial experience in the field of human services or healthcare preferred.
Experience in behavior reduction/elimination strategies that promote least restrictive approach to care in alignment with home and community-based services requirements
Knowledge and experience in mental/behavioral health crisis prevention and intervention
Experience in service delivery to people with challenging behaviors/mental health needs and who require behavioral intervention preferred.
Experience working with a budget ranging from $5-7M
Knowledgeable and adaptable to new software technologies such as: PLANFUL, ULTIPRO, KRONOS, THERAP, DASHBOARD AND E-GUARDIANSHIP.
Intermediate-level user of Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Lead the training and supervision of program Directors, evaluating program and staff performance to ensure exceptional quality and efficient utilization.
Offer valuable support for staff and caregiver training to enhance their skills and expertise.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all funding sources, regulatory bodies, and families of those we serve ensuring licensing and compliance.
Navigating, managing and leading all aspects of program/area financial performance, including budget management, contract review/adherence and rate negotiation.
Collaborate effectively with the State management team to optimize state-wide operations.
Assure proper management of persons served and household finances.
Assess and propose policies and procedures to elevate program efficiency; leverage technical and analytical tools to gauge performance and productivity, pinpointing any service gaps.