Assistant Director of Shared Living

Kennedy-Donovan Center • New Bedford, MA

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About The Position

As a member of the agency's management team, the Assistant Director will provide leadership, supervision, and daily management of all assigned programs utilizing a team-based, multidisciplinary approach per the Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC) philosophy, mission, and vision.

Requirements

• B.S. in Human Services related field or equivalent experience, preferred.
• 5 years' experience with individuals with developmental disabilities, required.
• 5-7 years proven administrative and/or supervisory experience, preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Program Development Experience.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, administrative and managerial and communication skills.
• Must maintain all required certifications and licenses in a required status.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with a proven history of good judgement.
• Must be self-directed, able to set priorities and work without direct supervision.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of Shared Living Case Managers to ensure program compliance and information sharing.
• In collaboration with Shared Living Program Director maintain program compliance with all applicable state funding agencies and certification regulations and requirements as well as quality service standards.
• Maintain program compliance with KDC's mission, philosophy, standards, policies, and procedures.
• In collaboration with Shared Living Program Director monitor all personnel activities, including hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of program employees and Shared Living providers.
• Facilitate team meetings.
• In collaboration with Shared Living Program Director monitor completion and maintenance of documentation as required by KDC and all applicable funding agencies: Incidents Reporting and Risk Management.
• In collaboration with Shared Living Program Director monitoring Shared Living budget.
• In collaboration with Shared Living Program Director ensure regulatory compliance of all new shared living placements within the regulation timeline.
• Manage on-going relationships with area directors of DDS and other funding sources to ensure positive interactions with KDC.
• Attending internal and external meetings as needed.
• Facilitate a team-based approach to program supports and services.
• Maintain Program Compliance and Facilitate quarterly HRC meetings.
• Training New staff and onboarding New Hires.
• Represent KDC with professionalism at agency functions, legislative and industry events.
• Coordinate and participate in community Education, fundraising and education activities on behalf of KDC.
• Provide emergency phone coverage as assigned.
• Other responsibilities as requested by Shared Living Program Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree