Community Homes Program Director

Lifesteps, Inc. • Indiana, PA

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About The Position

Lifesteps, a non-profit, human services agency based in Butler, PA is currently hiring a Community Homes Director to oversee Residential Client Homes in the Indiana, Dayton, and Elderton areas. This position will manage approximately 4 - 5 Community Homes which provide direct care services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As a primary, leadership role within the organization, the Program Director ensures that participants receive a high level of quality care and are treated with respect and dignity. The role advocates for the IDD individuals to support their person-centered care and healthy outcomes. The Director will facilitate the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Individual Social/Emotional/ Environmental Plans, Behavior Plans, and Restrictive Plans. Program Directors are responsible for oversight of frontline Supervisors and some direct care staff. They administer performance reviews, disciplinary actions, create work schedules, assist with training new staff, report on monthly metrics, and are a member of the Agency Communication Team. This full-time position works Monday through Friday, daylight hours, with on-call duties.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED and 5 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth. Candidates must have 5 years of Supervisory experience OR
• An Associate's Degree or equivalent credits (60) and 5 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth. Candidates must have 4 years of Supervisory experience OR
• A Bachelor's Degree and 3 years of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth. Candidates must have at least 2 years of Supervisory experience OR
• A Master's Degree and 1 year of experience working directly with persons with disabilities, the elderly, or children and youth. Candidates must have at least 1 year of Supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance
• Acceptable clearances required
• Must become a PA Certified Investigator as certified by the Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
• Obtain Medication Administration Certification within 6 months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Preferred majors are: Human Services, Special Education, Psychology, Family Relations, Health Administration, Social Services, Counseling, or similar. However, any major would qualify.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Residential Client Homes
• Manage approximately 4 - 5 Community Homes
• Ensure that participants receive a high level of quality care and are treated with respect and dignity
• Advocate for the IDD individuals to support their person-centered care and healthy outcomes
• Facilitate the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Individual Social/Emotional/ Environmental Plans, Behavior Plans, and Restrictive Plans
• Oversight of frontline Supervisors and some direct care staff
• Administer performance reviews, disciplinary actions, create work schedules, assist with training new staff
• Report on monthly metrics
• Member of the Agency Communication Team

Benefits

• 100% employer paid premiums for Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick time
• Paid Personal time
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• 403B Retirement Plan Option
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Your Birthday off with pay, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees