Associate Director of Residential

In Flight, Inc•Ravena, NY

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About The Position

The Associate Director of Residential Services will support the VP of Program & Compliance in providing a quality residential experience for the individuals residing in an Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) while ensuring their health and safety. Ensuring that In Flights mission is upheld to our person centered approach.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services, social science, or administration.
Three years of progressive management experience, including two years of experience working in a Residential program supporting people with a developmental disability.
Knowledge of the delivery system of residential services under OPWDD required.
Pass all NYS and OPWDD background clearances.
Must have a valid NYS driver’s license with acceptable driving record per agency policy.
Action Planning
Communication
Feedback and Coaching
Problem Solving
Professionalism
Tracking and Monitoring
Time Management
Organization
Delegation
Conflict Management
Adaptability
Accountability

Responsibilities

Will be required to work 2 evenings a week and 1 weekend a month pop in visits to provide support, leadership, and ensuring the health, safety and person-centered services are being held to agency standards.
Will work closely with the VP of Program & Compliance to supervise and support Coordinators, to complete required administrative tasks and to actively participate in the planning and delivery of program services to each residence of the home.
Provides oversight and guidance to the coordinators to ensure the day-to-day operations of the IRA are being met; including but not limited to the supervision of staff, schedules, maintenance, and all aspects of running the IRA.
In the absence or vacancy of a Residential Coordinator will need to help assist with oversight of the assigned IRA.
Ensures that the coordinators are working in conjunction with the Nursing and Clinical Department so that all individuals’ health, mental health, and medication management are being followed per Doctor’s orders.
Ensure homes are following proper fiscal procedures; verify houses are managed within budgetary parameters set forth by agency including food, household maintenance, staffing.
Ensure coordinators are prepared for internal and external audits, ensure documentation is complete and up to date and that they are responsive to audits findings within required timeframe.
Provide informal and formal performance evaluation feedback on and for all assigned employees in an ongoing and timely fashion. Meeting with coordinators one on one weekly including monthly coaching and mentoring.
Will place the continued professional development of the coordinators as a priority working alongside the Manager of Staff Development.
Participate in necessary committee meetings such as Admissions/Discharge, HRC, IRC, Operations and any other as required or needed.
Carry out special assignments, prepare reports, and oversee other projects as directed.