Assistant Director of Community Living

CENTER FOR HUMAN SERVICES INC•Sedalia, MO

2d•$68,328 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for Missouri citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy! POSITION SUMMARY The ADP of Community Living will support the CHS mission by assisting the Director in planning, leading, directing, coordinating, developing, and growing Individualized Supported Living (ISL) programs and other residential services for an assigned geographical area, ensuring the successful delivery of services to Individuals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) plus five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and experience equal to nine years
Managerial and supervisory experience in a professional environment required
Experience working in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities required
Valid driver’s license
Reliable, licensed, and insured vehicle
Must have reliable form of communication
Accountability
Attention to detail
Conceptual thinking
Courtesy and friendliness
Ethical behavior and decision making
Goal setting
Initiative
Leadership
Organizational skills
Positivity with a collaborative attitude
Professional and courteous business communication
Stress management
Theoretical problem-solving
Time management with ability to meet deadlines
Active listener
Confident
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Excel, and (PowerPoint is a plus)
Organized
Person-centered
Policy-supportive
Proactive
Problem solver
Result-oriented
Self-starter
Strategic
Supportive of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility
Lift, carry, squat, bend, move, push, or pull, sit, or stand for long intermittent periods
Type on a keyboard for long periods
Vision sufficient to view computer screens for extended periods of time
Drive distances of 200+ miles

Nice To Haves

Experience working with non-profit organizations preferred

Responsibilities

Supervise departmental operations by supporting Professional Managers (PMs) and their subordinate teams in multiple areas including training, mentoring, time and attendance, discipline, performance evaluation, and professional development; participating in an on-call rotation in support of round-the-clock program operations; assuring coverage to achieve departmental goals, including performing the duties of PMs in circumstances of vacancies or absences; encouraging and empowering PMs to address problems promptly and creatively, and knowing when to seek guidance; monitoring compliance documentation and reporting; following policies and procedures: disseminating information throughout operational chain, while promoting positivity and effective communication; and supporting and strengthening workplace inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.
Support Individuals in reaching their goals by leading, supporting and mentoring Professional Managers (PMs); training staff to excellence; assessing program practices to identify treatment alternatives, program delivery strategies and high quality and diverse community services; modeling and encouraging Tiered Supports and Missouri Quality Outcomes in the day-to-day operations of all programs; utilizing available technologies in services; liaising with external agencies to build strong and effective partnerships; solving problems; and making decisions with discernment on issues involving Guardians, Individuals and/or the staff who support them.
Advance the quality of services by developing, implementing and leading quality improvement initiatives; conducting quality assurance audits, and teaming with local and non-local quality review teams to ensure compliance with program regulations, company policies, and CHS’s strategic mission; developing PMs to greater levels of excellence in supervision and management; and assisting in the program development and operational management of CL programs at the direction and under the supervision of the Director of Community Living.
Contribute to the strength of the Community Living department by maintaining knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies, directives and best practices which apply to programs within the CL department; ensuring departmental goals are met through community interaction and integration; incorporating CARF standards, Medicaid Waiver and DMH and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) regulations into the day-to-day operations of departmental programs; assisting the Director of Community Living with workforce planning; developing and maintaining expertise in programs; and supporting training initiatives implemented by the Director of Community Living in collaboration with the AVP of Community and Employment Services and HR; and instructing and implementing best practice operations.
Support strategic operational initiatives by supervising and monitoring strategic implementation; equipping staff with the tools, knowledge, and skills to accomplish organizational goals; and demonstrating stable and effective leadership.