Assistant Director of DD Services

Maryland Works•Silver Spring, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director is responsible for assisting the Director of DD Services with the day-to-day operations of DDA programs and all staff. This position provides oversight, coordination, and supervision of the following in both DD Residential and DD Day programs: House Management, Residential Coordinators, Day Program Counselors, Behavioral 1:1 Assistants, CDS Program Manager. Hiring and Training of program staff, special projects, licensure of residence, Person Centered Plan development, community outreach, and client retention. The position ensures compliance with CARF, COMAR, State and Federal regulations, while supporting departmental teams in active participation in continuous quality improvement activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a human service or related field of study; OR associate’s degree with (4) years of Supervisory experience and/or training.
(5) years of experience providing support to adults with ID/DD and SPMI.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Assisting the Director of DD Services with day-to-day operations of DDA programs and all staff.
Providing oversight, coordination, and supervision of House Management, Residential Coordinators, Day Program Counselors, Behavioral 1:1 Assistants, and CDS Program Manager in DD Residential and DD Day programs.
Hiring and Training of program staff.
Managing special projects.
Overseeing licensure of residences.
Developing Person Centered Plans.
Conducting community outreach.
Managing client retention.
Ensuring compliance with CARF, COMAR, State and Federal regulations.
Supporting departmental teams in active participation in continuous quality improvement activities.