Assistant Director of Residential Services
About The Position
This role provides general oversight to 4-6 group homes operating under OPWDD regulations. The position also supports personnel-related functions such as payroll, PTO, time management, performance evaluations, coaching, development, compliance, training, and retention. A key aspect of this role is ensuring regulatory compliance with OPWDD regulations and Agency Policy and Procedure, including areas like Medisked, incident management, fire safety, Life Plans, financial reporting, and budgeting. The Assistant Director will participate in various reviews and investigations, maintain relationships with stakeholders, and ensure managerial duties are covered during vacancies. This role includes on-call responsibilities and requires attendance at agency meetings to report on program goals. Collaboration with other departments and acting as a mentor and trainer for staff are also essential functions. The position demands professionalism in a fast-paced setting, participation in staffing and scheduling, and the execution of departmental initiatives to enhance care for those supported.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services or related field.
- 5+ years in a Supervisory role in an OPWDD setting.
- Current working knowledge of OPWDD regulations; applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Proficient knowledge of MS Office applications.
- Must be able to display a high level of professionalism and discretion and understand the sensitive nature of confidential employee information with superior emotional intelligence.
- Ability to be on-call 24/7 on a rotating basis.
Responsibilities
- Provides general oversight to 4-6 group homes under OPWDD regulations.
- Supports personnel-related issues/systems including payroll, PTO, time management, performance evaluation, coaching and development, compliance, training, and retention.
- Ensures regulatory compliance and oversight as per OPWDD regulations and Agency Policy and Procedure (Medisked, incident management, fire safety/evacuation plans & drills, Life Plans, financial reporting, and budgeting).
- Participates in quarterly reviews, investigations and State and Quality annual reviews.
- Maintains relationships with care managers, stakeholders, and families of the people we support.
- Ensures managerial duties are completed when managerial vacancies occur.
- Provides on-call coverage during evening and weekend rotation.
- Attends agency meetings as required and reports on strategic goals for the program.
- Collaborates with other departments within the agency.
- Acts as a mentor and trainer for staff.
- Maintains professionalism while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Participates in staffing and scheduling as needed.
- Communicates and executes departmental initiatives to promote optimal care for the people we support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
