Assistant Director, Day Services

ACLD•Bethpage, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director, Day Services directs day-to-day responsibilities for ACLD’s Bethpage program, which serves as the primary home base. The role may provide coverage at other locations as needed to support operational needs and continuity of services, and oversees all program-related activities. The Assistant Director ensures high-quality services and program environments, develops systems that support organizational efficiency and compliance, and oversees staff recruitment, supervision, training, and development. The role contributes to budgeting, develops new program initiatives, participates in admissions and discharges, and monitors census and attendance against budgetary goals. The position ensures compliance with quality assurance, corporate compliance, and regulatory standards; coordinates with ACLD programs and departments and external representatives; oversees self-advocacy and incident review and reporting; and develops community partnerships and meaningful activities. It also provides clinical oversight, attends clinical meetings, and coordinates clinical services for people supported. Off-site meetings are required. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the posting also lists “35.”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field.
Six years of experience working in Human Services.
Four years of experience supervising three or more people.
Substantial reasoning skills, including the ability to address abstract and concrete issues, identify problems, interpret data, draw conclusions, and apply logic or theoretical thinking to practical problems.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to coach and counsel, interpret and advise, and develop and present to professional forums.
Computer skills and knowledge of Word, Excel, Teams, and Evero.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Direct day-to-day responsibilities for the Bethpage program and provide coverage at other locations as needed.
Oversee all program-related activities and monitor service quality.
Monitor the maintenance and appearance of program sites.
Design and establish monitoring systems that promote organizational efficiency and compliance with ACLD policies, procedures, and government regulations.
Oversee staff recruitment, supervision, training, and development.
Participate in developing and monitoring income and expense budgets as needed.
Initiate and manage the development of new program initiatives.
Participate in program admissions and discharges.
Monitor program census and attendance statistics to help meet 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.
Participate in division meetings.
Provide clinical oversight, attend clinical meetings, and coordinate clinical services for people supported.
Attend off-site meetings.