Associate Director of Residential Services

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties•Carlisle, PA

9d•$64,035 - $64,035•Onsite

About The Position

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Carlisle, PA is seeking to hire a full-time Associate Director of Residential Services to provide direction and professional leadership to the residential (I/DD) group homes to which they are assigned. This role is responsible for the oversight of operations of assigned residential programs, providing orientation training, and ongoing support and mentorship to team members. The Associate Director will support the growth and development of Program Specialists through evaluation and professional goal setting, and assist the Director of Residential Services in developing and implementing departmental goals and policies. This position ensures adherence to all DHS and applicable Residential Regulations, conducts annual self-licensing inspections, reviews assessments for individuals referred to residential programs, and coordinates admission plans. Additionally, the role involves reconciling individuals' financial transactions, assisting in the development of annual budgets, monitoring expenses, and collaborating with the team on clinical decisions by evaluating Treatment Team decisions and monitoring the quality of Individual Plans, Outcomes, and Treatment Plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
5-7 years of experience with I/DD
Includes supervisory and administrative roles
Excellent communication skills
Creative problem solving
Understanding of servant leadership
Computer literacy required

Nice To Haves

Strong commitment to community integration.
Highly organized
Promote a positive culture, one of inclusiveness, for all employees to work in.
Demonstrate an understanding of and a belief in Everyday Lives and Positive Approaches as guiding philosophies.
Proactive, motivated, and a self-starter.

Responsibilities

Responsibility for oversight of operations of assigned residential programs.
Provides orientation training and on-going support and mentorship to members of the team.
Supports growth and development through evaluation and the development of professional goals of Program Specialists.
Supports the Director of Residential Services in the development and implementation of departmental goals and policies.
Ensures that all DHS and other applicable Residential Regulations are adhered to in assigned programs and performs annual self-licensing inspections to ensure compliance.
Reviews assessments to evaluate individuals referred by the AE for Residential programs, and coordinates plans for admission with the Director and Program Specialists.
Reconciles/reviews individuals' financial transactions (BCAs) on a bi-monthly basis and assures that the Accessible Cash Account policies and procedures are followed in assigned programs.
Assists in the development of annual budgets for assigned programs, and monitors expenses on a monthly basis.
Collaborates with the team on clinical decisions in assigned programs by evaluating Treatment Team decisions, monitoring the quality of Individual Plans, Outcomes, and Treatment Plans.