CENTER DIRECTOR - Hagerstown

Easter Seals Serving DCIMDIVA•Hagerstown, MD

12d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals DC MD VA is leading the way to full equity, inclusion, and access through direct and life-changing disability and community services. Since 1945, Easterseals DC MD VA has worked tirelessly to enhance quality of life and expand access to healthcare, education, and employment. They provide comprehensive services to thousands of children and adults, including personalized child development and early intervention services, engaging activities and resources for adults with disabilities, and services for military families. Easterseals DC MD VA works through public-private partnerships to provide community-based services. The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Inter-Generational Center is an international model of excellence. Easterseals DC MD VA values its staff, with over 200 employees across the greater Washington, DC area. They are committed to providing rewarding work that enables Easterseals to lead the way to 100% equity, inclusion, and access for people with disabilities, families, and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor degree required.
Three or more years of experience in management position in related field with strong leadership skills.
Three or more years of experience with seniors and/or adults with functional impairments in a health care setting.
Ability to communicate effectively and interact positively with participants, families, care providers, colleagues, community referral sources, and the general community.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and problem-solve. Accountable for own decisions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to understand budgets and financial reports
Provide leadership to all Center Employees as well as adhere to and enforce all Center policies and procedures.
Report issues, successes, and concerns promptly to VP, Adult and Senior Services.
Aware of confidentiality of client information.
Must be comfortable using the computer, internet and email.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changes in computer technology.
Ability to train staff in use of available technology.
Delegate effectively to employees under his/her supervision.
Follow procedures for hiring and terminating employees as outlined in Easterseals Employee Handbook.
Provide performance evaluations at least once a year as well as provide ongoing feedback and disciplinary action (as needed) on all employees under his/her supervision.
Lead center’s management team (Activities Director, Health and Safety Manager/R.N., and Administrative Assistant).
Supervise the Activities Director in his/her role as supervisor of direct care staff.
Supervise use of contractual professional staff.
Supervise team of part-time drivers in the provision of center transportation services.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement program policies, goals, and objectives.
Maintain compliance with oversight agencies such as Maryland Department of Health Medical Day Care regulations, Department on Aging’s Senior Center Plus regulations, and Medicaid regulations ensuring minimal citations with each inspection.
Hire and supervise appropriate staff, students, and volunteers.
Arrange for orientation and ongoing in-service training of staff, students, and volunteers.
Develop procedures to maintain fee schedules, billing procedures, and medical records systems.
Develop and manage annual program budget.
Develop, implement, and manage the daily program.
Oversee and manage all billing and accounts receivables.
Develop and maintain linkages with the central Easterseals office plus other community agencies and organizations that could give support to the program or to individual participants.
Oversee the development and implementation of a quality assurance system for evaluating program effectiveness and the effectiveness of individual health care plans and interventions.
Direct the coordination of transportation services.
Market program to meet program participation goals.
Identify gaps in services impacting clients and determine programmatic changes as needed.
Identify, assess, and when appropriate, implement potential growth areas for the program.
Advise VP, Adult and Senior Services on appropriate public/private funding for any direct client services. If recommended, assist in obtaining certification for billing purposes to these sources.
Complete weekly and monthly reports on the status of the center’s census, financial goals, marketing goals, admissions, referrals, discharges, and staff in-service training.
Perform other duties as assigned.