Assistant Director, Day Services

ACLD•Bethpage, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ACLD is a not-for-profit agency serving children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities. The Day Services Assistant Director directs day-to-day responsibilities for the Bethpage program, which serves as the primary home base. The role may also provide coverage at other locations as needed to support operations and continuity of services. The Assistant Director oversees program activities, quality, staff systems, budgets, compliance, clinical coordination, and the development of meaningful programs and community opportunities for the people supported.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services; a master’s degree is strongly preferred.
Six years of experience working in Human Services.
Four years of experience supervising three or more people.
Substantial reasoning skills, including the ability to handle abstract and concrete issues, identify problems, interpret data, draw conclusions, and apply logical or theoretical principles to intellectual and practical problems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coach and counsel, interpret and advise, and develop and present to professional forums.
Computer knowledge, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Evero.
Ability to attend off-site meetings.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Knowledge of OPWDD regulations and systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee all program-related activities and monitor service quality and the maintenance and appearance of program sites.
Design and establish monitoring systems that support organizational efficiency and compliance with ACLD policies, procedures, and government regulations.
Oversee staff recruitment, supervision, training, and development systems.
Participate in developing and monitoring income and expense budgets to support fiscal integrity.
Initiate and manage the development of new program initiatives.
Participate in program admissions and discharges; monitor census and attendance statistics to support budgetary goals.
Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory quality assurance and corporate compliance standards.
Maintain collaborative relationships with ACLD programs and departments, and with representatives from OPWDD, OMH, and local and state municipalities.
Oversee the Self-Advocacy process.
Develop and expand meaningful activities, supports, and program initiatives; establish community partnerships and expand opportunities and services that maximize the interests and abilities of people supported.
Oversee incident review and reporting, ensure program compliance with regulatory, corporate compliance, and quality assurance standards, and participate in division meetings.
Maintain clinical oversight, attend clinical meetings, and coordinate clinical services for people supported.
Attend off-site meetings and provide coverage at other locations as needed.