Assistant Director of Community Based Day Supports

The Minute Man Arc for Human Services Inc•Concord, MA

About The Position

The Assistant Director is under the supervision of the Director of Employment Services, responsible for the daily and ongoing operation of the Community Based Day Supports program. Including expansion and development of new services and models designed to increase the independence of all program participants. Summary of Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Affirming Individual Rights and Dignity including, but not limited to ensuring that individuals are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Minute Man's Human Rights Policy and regulations. Developing & maintaining a varied curriculum that includes, but is not limited to assisting individuals: Access to the community 3-4 times per week average By supporting their exploration of employment options with a well-designed career exploration & skill building program By helping them build positive relationships with community members and peers with social skill building classes and groups Continuing to provide a wide variety of community activities for people to choose from including Art, Cultural & Community. Coordinate skill building activities in the areas of Independent Living and Practical life Skills. Emphasize Health and Wellness focusing on: coping skills, exercise, healthy lifestyles, men's & women's issues and outdoor adventure As mandated reporters, staff must understand DPPC guidelines and appropriately utilize the reporting process. Duties may also include filing out incident reports and writing notes in the communication log. Oversee the daily operation of CBDS: Adhere to all Minute Man Arc's policies and procedures as well as funding source regulations such as CARF and DDS. Ensure all ISP's and/or treatment plans are implemented and followed for individuals working on CBDS goals with data collection. Attend ISP meetings, as necessary and assigned. Plan and monitor staffing to ensure appropriate daily coverage, including back up coverage of classrooms, WOW, transportation, or individual skill acquisition. Responsible for supervision of assigned employees. Maintain effective and professional communication, Consistently utilizes positive behavior supports and ensures that all other staff does the same, Coordinates development and effective implementation of job training and service delivery, Oversee all General Event Reports (GERs) and Thought Logs (T-logs) using the Therap software. Ensure sufficient staffing for all group community outings and adherence to the CBDS daily schedule. Responsible for reviewing the ES/CBDS Departmental Orientation Checklist for all newly hired CBDS staff. Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of management practices including state and federal regulatory
General knowledge of employment services, job development, and related clinical services.
Obtain and maintain, certification in First Aid, CPR, Mart / Drivers' Safety, MAP CPI/Safety Care, Human Rights
A Bachelor Degree & 2 years' experience in Human Services or Six (6) years' experience in Human Services with at least 2 year of Case Management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Affirming Individual Rights and Dignity
Developing & maintaining a varied curriculum
Coordinate skill building activities in the areas of Independent Living and Practical life Skills.
Emphasize Health and Wellness
Understand DPPC guidelines and appropriately utilize the reporting process
Oversee the daily operation of CBDS
Adhere to all Minute Man Arc's policies and procedures as well as funding source regulations such as CARF and DDS.
Ensure all ISP's and/or treatment plans are implemented and followed for individuals working on CBDS goals with data collection.
Attend ISP meetings, as necessary and assigned.
Plan and monitor staffing to ensure appropriate daily coverage
Responsible for supervision of assigned employees.
Maintain effective and professional communication
Consistently utilizes positive behavior supports and ensures that all other staff does the same
Coordinates development and effective implementation of job training and service delivery
Oversee all General Event Reports (GERs) and Thought Logs (T-logs) using the Therap software.
Ensure sufficient staffing for all group community outings and adherence to the CBDS daily schedule.
Responsible for reviewing the ES/CBDS Departmental Orientation Checklist for all newly hired CBDS staff.
Other duties, as assigned.