ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DAY SERVICES

Life's WORC•Village of Garden City, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director Day Services oversees and supervises the day-to-day operations of assigned Day Habilitation sites, including services and staff. The role provides direct supervision, coaching, and training to Day Habilitation site Supervisors, supports other Day Habilitation programs as needed, and oversees personnel processes and regulatory compliance. The Assistant Director also collaborates with the Customized Employment Department, supports crisis intervention, monitors ABA-related services, and ensures adequate staffing coverage. The position is based at the Garden City location and is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some flexibility needed. The salary is $62,500 per year. Life’s WORC has provided services and support to people with intellectual disabilities and autism for over 50 years. It supports more than 2,000 people through residential locations and community programs in Queens, Manhattan, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. The organization offers employees paid training and opportunities for advancement and is committed to hiring diverse talent and creating a culture of equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services.
Minimum of four years of ID/DD or related human services experience.
Minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
Experience with OPWDD HCBS waiver regulations.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of assigned Day Habilitation sites, including individuals and staff, monthly site-specific staff meetings, community support checks, and implementation of emergency protocols.
Directly supervise Day Habilitation site Supervisors through consistent support, coaching, and training; monthly Supervisor/Cluster Meetings; and one-to-one supervisory support meetings.
Provide assistance to all Day Habilitation programs as needed.
Interview, hire, and train supervisory staff.
Oversee program personnel issues and systems, including payroll, PTO, performance evaluations, progressive discipline, training, recruitment, and retention.
Collaborate with the Customized Employment Department regarding individuals’ vocational goals and programming.
Ensure regulatory compliance and oversight under OPWDD regulations and agency policies and procedures, including Medisked, Fleetmatics, incident management, fire safety and evacuation plans and drills, and ISP checklist monitoring and maintenance.
Assist in crisis intervention by providing support and guidance.
Participate in and/or facilitate meetings, in-services, trainings, or committees as needed or assigned.
Ensure Day Services Supervisors monitor adequate provision of ABA-related services.
Ensure adequate staffing coverage at all times.